Budget
Annual Budget
The Budget Management Department is responsible for directing the planning, development, and execution of the Town's annual operating and capital improvements budgets.
The budget serves as the Town's financial and spending plan for the period July 1 through June 30. The document authorizes resources and establishes a direction for Wake Forest programs and services for the coming year.
Budget Essentials
2025-26 Town Manager's Budget Message
2025-26 Budget Work Session Presentation
2025-26 Town Manager's Budget Presentation
Budget Events
The public is invited to speak on future budget needs prior to the budget being developed by town staff. The public hearing is scheduled by the second meeting in February during a regular Board of Commissioners meeting to receive public comment.
The Town Manager presents the annual budget to the Board of Commissioners for consideration by the first meeting in May during a work session.
Designed to reflect the goals and strategies outlined in the Town’s strategic plan, the budget will serve as the financial and spending plan for the period and, once adopted, authorize resources and establish a direction for Wake Forest programs and services for the coming year.
The public is invited to view a digital copy of the proposed budget before the public hearing. The public hearing is scheduled by the second meeting in May during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting to receive public comment.
Town staff presents more details regarding the annual budget to the Board of Commissioners for discussion by the first meeting in June during a work session.
The budget is adopted by the Board of Commissioners by the second meeting in June.
