Chandler adopts $1.87B FY 2026-27 budget, lowers primary tax rate again

Chandler City Council adopted the city’s FY 2026-27 budget and 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program on June 26. The plan takes effect July 1.

The city says the $1.87 billion budget lowers Chandler’s primary property tax rate for the 11th straight year and keeps the general sales tax rate at 1.5 percent, the lowest in Arizona.

For residents, the bigger picture is how Chandler is balancing taxes, services and long-term infrastructure. City planning materials show the budget process began with public meetings in October 2025 and included council review of the strategic framework, capital guidelines and financial policies.

The capital plan funds projects in parks, streets, public safety and water systems. The city highlights Mesquite Groves Park in southeast Chandler, updates to Dr. A. J. Chandler Park downtown, street repaving and intersection work, police and fire equipment and facilities, and water production and wastewater improvements.

That matters in day-to-day terms. Park work affects recreation space. Street and intersection projects can change commutes and delivery routes. Water and wastewater work supports utility reliability and growth. Public safety capital spending affects the tools and facilities first responders use.

Now that the budget is adopted, the next step is execution. Residents watching a specific corridor, park or utility project will still need to track design, bidding and construction schedules before the work shows up on the street.

Sources

• City of Chandler budget adoption release