Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Fresno collected $398.7M in taxes and spent $457.1M.
Collected
$398.7M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$457.1M
Fiscal year 2024
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.0324 per $100 of value
Source · Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, City of Fresno 2024 voter-approved overlays only. Read on June 12, 2026.
Details
City of Fresno 2024 voter-approved overlays only (pension override 0.324 mills), per Fresno County 2024-2025 Tax Rate Book — 1% Prop 13 base rendered as a separate statutory lineWhere it goes
Six service lines.
Public safety
$315.9M
This figure is a share of one printed line, split in the proportions the budget schedule gives.
General government
$88.2M
Parks and recreation
$22.1M
Public works · Public Ways and Facilities, General Fund column
$16.0M
Public works · Capital Outlay, General Fund column
$10.8M
Debt service · past obligation
$4.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column. Read on September 16, 2026.
Details
City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column (page 35). Prepared by the City of Fresno Finance Department; Controller's Transmittal Letter dated March 19, 2025Who decides
The mayor sends the proposed budget to the council at least 30 days before the fiscal year starts. The council can revise it. After a public hearing, the council adopts a balanced budget by June 30. Seven council members are elected by district, plus the mayor.
Jerry Dyer
Mayor
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Annalisa Perea
Councilmember, District 1
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Mike Karbassi
Councilmember, District 2
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Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember, District 3
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Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember, District 4
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Brandon Vang
Councilmember, District 5
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Nick Richardson
Councilmember, District 6
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Nelson Esparza
Councilmember, District 7
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Source · Fresno, Fresno City Charter, Art. XII Sec. 1205 Budget, further consideration and adoption. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Fresno City Charter, Art. XII Sec. 1205 Budget, further consideration and adoption (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Meetings are in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street. Special meetings are set as needed and posted at least 24 hours ahead.
Each yearThe council adopts its meeting dates each year. Meetings usually start at 9 a.m.
Next electionCouncil and mayor terms last four years. Half the seats are up every two years.
Odd-numbered districts vote in one round.
How to reach it
City Council: 559.621.8000
Phone
Fresno City Council, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Mailing address
Source · Fresno, Fresno City Clerk, Council Meeting Information page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Fresno City Clerk, Council Meeting Information page (read 2026-10-17)Also on this tax bill
A Fresno address pays these governments too. Which school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Fresno
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 9
Fresno Unified School DistrictSchool districtClovis Unified School DistrictSchool district
Central Unified School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Washington Unified School District (9-12)Not in Who Taxes Me yet
West Park Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Washington Unified School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sanger Unified School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Fowler Unified School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Orange Center Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Collected
City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column. Read on September 16, 2026.
Details
City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column (page 35). Prepared by the City of Fresno Finance Department; Controller's Transmittal Letter dated March 19, 2025Spent
City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column. Read on September 16, 2026.
Details
City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column (page 35). Prepared by the City of Fresno Finance Department; Controller's Transmittal Letter dated March 19, 2025Taxes
Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, City of Fresno 2024 voter-approved overlays only. Read on June 12, 2026.
Details
City of Fresno 2024 voter-approved overlays only (pension override 0.324 mills), per Fresno County 2024-2025 Tax Rate Book — 1% Prop 13 base rendered as a separate statutory lineWho decides
Fresno, Fresno City Charter, Art. XII Sec. 1205 Budget, further consideration and adoption. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Fresno City Charter, Art. XII Sec. 1205 Budget, further consideration and adoption (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Fresno, Fresno City Clerk, Council Meeting Information page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Fresno City Clerk, Council Meeting Information page (read 2026-10-17)How to reach it
Fresno, Fresno City Council page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Fresno City Council page (read 2026-10-17)What it does
City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column. Read on September 16, 2026.
Details
City of Fresno, California, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, General Fund column (page 35). Prepared by the City of Fresno Finance Department; Controller's Transmittal Letter dated March 19, 2025To act on what you have read
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