County Budget 2026 - 28

Each year, the Board of Supervisors (Board) sets the County’s budget through the Operational Plan, which runs July 1–June 30. The plan covers two years and is a spending plan for the first year and makes recommendations for the second year.

The 2026-28 Recommended Budget will be released May 1. Right now, the County is operating under the $8.63 billion budget the Board approved on June 24, 2025. The current budget will be in effect until June 30, 2026.

How the Budget is Shaped

It is large and complex, funding hundreds of services and programs to support health, safety and quality of life. We are guided by our strategic plan and consider many important factors:

• County areas of responsibility – things that are required by the federal and state governments and the services we provide in the unincorporated area
• Board of Supervisors direction
• Needs identified by the community input
• Data – things like research and statistics to see what’s working and what can be improved and streamlined
• Resource availability

Your Input is Critical

The budget shapes priorities that affect your community. Public input matters — your feedback helps guide decisions for Fiscal Year 2026–27 and beyond. Discover how the process works and share your ideas to make an impact.

How to Get Involved

• Review the information on this page and visit San Diego County Open Budget
• Share the information with others
• Provide input through the tools on this page - take our survey and share your priorities!
• Ask questions

Language and Accessibility Services

If you need disability accommodations or would like to provide your feedback for the tools on site in an alternate format, please contact engage.sandiegocounty.ca.gov and provide your name and preferred contact method and we will connect with you. Alternatively, you may call (619) 595-4633.