2026 City of Fishers Budget

Mayor Scott Fadness will present the proposed 2026 budget to Fishers City Council on September 15.

Dates to know:

September 15: City Council 2026 Budget Presentation and Public Hearing

October 6: City Council Budget Adoption

City Council meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Fishers Municipal Center (1 Municipal Drive) in the theater. Meetings are livestreamed for virtual viewing.

2025 City of Fishers Budget

City Council approved the proposed, balanced 2025 City of Fishers budget on October 7, 2024. View the 2025 Budget Book.

See the 2025 Budget Presentation (PDF), 2025 Departmental Budget Overview (PDF) and October City Council Meeting.

Budget Highlights

4th straight year of flat or reduced tax rate while investing in major amenities such as the Fishers Event Center, Fishers Community Center at Johnson Farm, and Fishers Municipal Center (City Hall & Fishers Art Center)
Continued funding in the neighborhood vibrancy grant and teacher innovation grant funds
Operational funding for the launch of Fishers Community Center at Johnson Farm in Fall 2025 and expansion of the Fishers AgriPark
Continued investment in our road infrastructure: 116th & Allisonville intersection, Nickel Plate Trail Bridge over 96th Street, 136th Street widening, street resurfacing
Lower employee healthcare costs through partnership with Community Health Network and preventative health programs
Sewer rate increase, only the second increase in 27 years to bring revenue and operational support to current demand.