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An official website of the City of Boston. Here’s how you know city_hall Official websites use .boston.gov A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston. lock Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.Help / 311 Home Guides to Boston Departments Public Notices Pay and apply Jobs and careers Events News Places Back Cemeteries Community centers Historic Districts Libraries Neighborhoods Parks and playgrounds Schools Government Back The Mayor’s Office City Clerk City Council Elections Boards and commissions City government overview Feedback Toggle Menu Mayor Michelle Wu Information and Services Public notices Feedback English Español Soomaali Português français 简体中文 Search Search Search You are here Home › Fiscal Year 2025 Last updated: 4/10/24 Fiscal Year 2025 The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget works to build on our steady progress to make Boston a home for everyone — where our communities’ needs are met and dreams can grow . Toggle Page Sections Section Nav Operating Budget FY25-29 Capital Plan Learn More Contact Us The $4.6 billion FY 2025 Operating Budget and $4.7 billion FY 2025-2029 Capital Plan invests in the resources and infrastructure for affordability, public health and safety, youth and families, climate and greenspace, exceptional city services and equity and opportunity throughout our neighborhoods. This fiscally responsible budget will ensure the City is prepared for economic uncertainties, while maintaining a well-resourced government that is prepared to respond to the needs of Boston. The FY25 Operating Budget and FY25-FY29 Capital Plan are supported by $551.7 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Still have questions? Contact: Budget 617-635-3870 BUDGET@BOSTON.GOV 1 CITY HALL SQUARE ROOM 813 BOSTON, MA 02201-2037 UNITED STATES Get the data Budget BooK PDFS budget one-pageRS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Coming soon FY25 Operating Budget The FY25 Operating Budget covers day-to-day expenses for the City, including people like teachers, police officers, and firefighters and services like housing, recycling, and transportation. The $4.6 billion FY25 Operating Budget d oubles down on delivering excellent City services by improving existing processes and expanding access to reach more families, more effectively. We also focus on systems to maintain and sustain City programming and infrastructure through coordination and planning for the future. Operating Budget by Category The majority of the operating budget (56%) is allocated to Education and Public Safety expenses. FY25-29 Capital Plan Capital Budget Expenditures by Category This pie chart illustrates the investment allocation by category for all projects included in the FY25-29 Capital Plan. Percentages are based on capital funding sources only. The Capital Plan is how the City makes critical improvements to the City’s infrastructure and facilities like schools, libraries, parks, fire and police stations, roads, bridges, and civic spaces. The $4.7 billion FY25-29 Capital Plan will maintain and build the cherished public spaces of Boston, including schools, open spaces, community centers, libraries, and streets for all. This year’s plan includes new infrastructure funds supporting affordable housing, revitalized parks, multi-modal transportation improvements, school improvements across Boston, and climate resilience. To learn more about the budget, please visit the Operating Budget , Capital Plan , Featured Analyses Pages , and Open Data Portal . Learn more about the budget Operating Budget The operating budget covers the day-to-day expenses required to deliver services to residents. These costs return year after year and include items like staff wages, office supplies and utilities. Capital Budget The capital budget is used for long-term investments, like infrastructure and facilities, that are paid off over time. Road repairs, machinery, and maintenance of water treatment plants are all capital expenses. Featured Analyses Learn about specific funding and initiatives supported by the FY25 budget. Who’s Involved: budget_logo Budget 617-635-3870 Still have questions? Contact: Budget 617-635-3870 BUDGET@BOSTON.GOV 1 CITY HALL SQUARE ROOM 813 BOSTON, MA 02201-2037 UNITED STATES Get the data Budget BooK PDFS budget one-pageRS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Coming soon Provide Your Feedback Footer menu Privacy Policy Contact us Jobs Public records Language and Disability Access BOS:311 - Report an...