FY 2026-27 Capital Budget
Summary
The next fiscal year's operating and capital budget ordinances, plus Louisville Tourism and TARC budgets, were introduced and sent to the Budget Committee — the decisions that set tax rates, services and construction projects for the year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets the entire metro spending plan for fiscal year 2026-27; dollar totals set in the budget documents.
All residents, through funded services, programs and infrastructure.
Housing advocates say low-income families and renters lose out with the trust fund cut and the Arthur Street Hotel closing.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Metro Council — July 30, 2026
The council passed the annual bond ordinance funding the capital budget, with Metro Parks debt combined into the sale, and introduced a resolution of official intent for future GO bond issues.
Metro Council — June 25, 2026
The $1.1 billion budget passed, but critics say it shortchanges the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and down payment assistance while Louisville is 30,000 housing units short. Supporters point to a long-sought Shawnee-area community center, public safety investment and a $250,000 boost to down payment assistance.
Budget Committee — June 22, 2026
The construction and infrastructure budget was amended to spread $2.6 million in capital infrastructure funds across districts and add projects for parks, sidewalks, traffic calming, and golf course improvements.
Metro Council — June 11, 2026
The next fiscal year's operating and capital budget ordinances, plus Louisville Tourism and TARC budgets, were introduced and sent to the Budget Committee — the decisions that set tax rates, services and construction projects for the year.
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