Citizen Budget Input

The Finance Department in the City of North Port prepares the budget for the City annually on behalf of the City Manager and in cooperation with all departments. The mission of the Finance Department is to achieve community outcomes by preserving the financial integrity and fiscal management of the organization, while assuring the availability of funds to accomplish the City's goals.

The City of North Port presents its Assumptions, Projections and Priorities in March and collects feedback annually through the Community Budget Input process. Community conversations typically begin in the Spring, and the feedback is evaluated and provided to City leadership and City Commissioners prior to the Budget workshops beginning in June.

The City of North Port collects feedback annually through the Community Budget Input process. Community Conversations typically begin in the Spring, with the Assumptions, Projections and Priorities workshop immediately following. Feedback collected during that time is provided to City leadership and City Commissioners prior to the Budget workshops beginning in June.

We ask residents to show us how they would spend $100 between the City's strategic pillars. City Commission set the pillars as part of strategic planning. They include Safe Community, Quality of Life, Economic Development & Growth Management, Environmental Resiliency & Sustainability, Infrastructure & Facilities, Good Governance and Disaster Response & Recovery Management.

Relevant Background Content

• March 12, 2025 City Commission Workshop- Link here

• June 16, 2025 City Commission Workshop- Link here

• June 17, 2025 City Commission Workshop- Link here

• 2025 Community Budget Input Report- Link here

• Explore the City of North Port Budget Documents- Link here

Property Tax Reform
North Port depends on property taxes to fund essential services that residents rely on every day, such as police protection, emergency medical services, parks, and city operations. Although Florida law already limits how much property taxes can increase, proposed statewide tax reforms could significantly reduce this funding without providing a replacement source. Because North Port is primarily a residential community with a small commercial tax base, these changes would have a greater impact here than in many other cities. The result would be an estimated $18 million budget gap, making it difficult to maintain staffing and service levels. Even if public safety services are protected, the city would still face cuts to other services or the need to find new revenue, meaning fewer services for residents despite the same responsibilities.