Budget

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The City of Lacey’s budget is developed annually. The budget is a major planning and policy document that describes the funding sources for planned services and infrastructure improvements and expenditures for the year. The City provides a wide range of services, including police protection, constructing and maintaining roads, recreation programs, maintenance of parks, health and social services, community development, and financial/administrative services.

2027 Budget Process Timeline

September 22, 2026

Council Budget Workshop

October 20, 2026

2027 Budget Presentation

November 2, 2026

2027 Revenue Sources Public Hearing

November 17, 2026

Total Budget Overview Public Hearing

December 1, 2026

Final 2027 Budget Public Hearing

December 15, 2026

Adoption of Proposed 2027 Budget
2026 Adopted Budget

To learn more about the budget, see below. Visit our Taxes and Fees webpage to find out more about specific taxes and fees in Lacey, including a link to detailed property tax information.

You may also download the presentation slides.

Budget Process, Sales Tax, and Property Tax Flyers

Learn more about these topics by clicking on the informational one-pagers below.

City of Lacey budget flyer with revenue breakdown, tax revenue pie chart, and 2026 budget process dates; featuring a photo of a public event with a performer and children.
An infographic explaining sales tax in Lacey, WA, showing how a $100 purchase results in $9.70 tax, distributed among the state, city, transit, criminal justice, and public safety.
Infographic showing how a $3,650 property tax bill on a $500,000 home is distributed among schools, the city, the county, fire district, medic services, and state in Lacey, WA.
2025 Budget
2024 Budget
2023 Budget
2022 Budget

Association of Washington Cities: Cities 101

Conversations with the Council: Taxes & Budget Basics

Department Contact
Troy Woo

Finance Director

TEL: 360-491-3212

EMAIL: Troy.Woo@CityofLacey.org

Department
Finance

email: Finance@cityoflacey.org

phone: 360-491-3212

Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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