2026 City Budget

The City of West Concord understands that taxes are a concern for all of our residents. We work diligently to keep expenses as low as possible. In today's economy, that isn't always possible. The 2026 Tax Levy and City Budget was adopted at the December 19th Council meeting.

  2025 Budget 2026 Budget Difference
REVENUES      
General Property Tax $412,644 $427,771 $15,127
Special Assessments 0 0 0
Licenses, permits, fees $7,850 $7,920 $70
Intergovernmental $379,900 $402,444 $22,544
Charges for services $24,275 $24,350 $75
Fines & forfeits $3000 $3,150 $150
Interest earnings $1,400 $1,200 ($200)
Miscellaneous Revenue $5,900 $4,600 ($1,300)

Total Revenue

$834,969 $871,435 $36,466
EXPENSES      
General Government $297,316 $322,218 $24,902
Public Safety $214,011 $225,202 $9,691
Public Works $162,695 $174,304 $11,609
Parks & Recreation $150,547 $145,661 ($8,386)
Miscellaneous 0 0 0
Capital Outlay $8,900 $4,050 ($4,850)

Total Expenses

$838,469 $871,435 $32,966
Revenues over/(under) Expenses ($3,500) 0 $3,500
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES/(uses)      
Transfers in/(out) 0    
Sale of Fixed Assets 0    
Bond Proceeds 0    

Total Other

0    
BEGINNING CASH FUND BALANCE $381,173 $377,673 $3,500
ENDING CASH FUND BALANCE $377,673 $377,673 $7,000