Proposed Budget FY26: What You Need to Know

Published on August 14, 2025

The City of Grand Prairie invites residents to learn more about the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.

Understanding how city budgets work can be challenging, so if you'd like to learn the basics of budgeting, please start with the video you see below. 

Remember, an informed, engaged community helps us do our jobs better, so we hope you enjoy this fun video, and be sure to like and share on social media or with your friends and family.

Once you're an expert on the budget basics, we encourage you to explore in-depth with the Proposed Budget Book FY 2025-2026. Here you'll be able see the specifics down to the last dollar, outlining where the money for the proposed budget comes from and where it goes. You'll also find useful resources like a City Snapshot, budget calendar, and detailed information on property taxes, sales taxes, and much more.

Click here to see the Proposed Budget Book FY 2025-2026

Be sure to follow us on social media and here at gptx.org for further updates on the budget process, including how you can share your feedback.