Budget Summary

Overview

The City of Rochester Mayor, City Council, and professional team strive to be responsible stewards of public funds. This is evidenced by the City's AAA rating and 50 years of receiving the certificate of financial excellence (the longest in Minnesota).  

The City Council begins the budget process by adopting its priorities, goals, and strategies for the organization and the community in the early part of the calendar year.  

A transparent and open process is important to ensure public trust and confidence. The purpose of this page is to provide the public with information as the City proceeds with the development of current operating budget and capital improvement program also referred to as CIP.

2027 Supplemental Budget

• 2027 Supplemental Recommended Budget (Operating & CIP)
• 2027 Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) Supplemental Recommended Budget (Operating & CIP)

2027 Budget-Related Presentations

• Study Session Budget Presentation on August 24, 2026
• Study Session Budget Presentation on July 13, 2026
• Study Session Budget Presentation on April 13, 2026
• Budget Schedule

Please be aware, we are actively working to assure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. If you experience difficulty accessing the content or need it in an alternative format, please contact us at finance@rochestermn.gov or 507-328-2850, and we will be happy to assist you.

For the best online viewing experience, we recommend using the Google Chrome browser. Display and functionality may vary when using other browsers.