2026 Recommended Budget

On July 9, the County Manager presented his 2026 Recommended Budget of $624,738,250. The 2026 Recommended Budget was developed to strategically prioritize the County's fiscal and human resources toward its most essential and mission-critical services. Estimated assessed valuation growth in Sedgwick County is 8.60 percent and 8.26 percent in Fire District 1. Property tax rates are estimated to be 27.881 mills for Sedgwick County and 16.750 mills for Fire District 1. Commissioners are expected to vote on the 2026 budget on August 20 after holding two public hearings (July 30 at 6 p.m. and August 20 at 9 a.m.) and an online public budget forum.

2026 Recommended Budget

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

Full Budget Book

Table of Contents

• Manager's Message
• Executive Summary
• County Profile
• Budget Process
• Financial Forecast
• Budget Summaries

General Government:

• Overview
• County Commission
• County Manager
• County Counselor
• County Clerk
• Register of Deeds
• Election Commissioner
• Division of Human Resources
• Division of Finance
• Budgeted Transfers
• Contingency Reserves
• County Appraiser
• County Treasurer
• Metropolitan Area Planning Department
• Facilities Department
• Central Services
• Division of Information Technology
• Fleet Management

Bond & Interest

• Overview
• Bond & Interest

Public Safety:

• Overview
• Office of the Medical Director
• Emergency Communications
• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire District 1
• Regional Forensic Science Center
• Department of Corrections
• Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office
• District Attorney
• 18th Judicial District
• Crime Prevention Fund
• Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department

Public Works:

• Overview
• Highway Department
• Noxious Weeds
• Stormwater Management
• Environmental Resources

Public Services:

• Overview
• Public Services Community Programs
• COMCARE
• Department of Aging and Disabilities
• Health Department

Culture & Recreation:

• Overview
• Parks Department
• INTRUST Bank Arena
• Sedgwick County Zoo
• Community Programs
• Exploration Place

Community Development:

• Overview
• Extension Council
• Economic Development
• Community Programs
• Wichita State University

Technology Review Board

• Technology Review Board

Capital Improvement Program:

• Overview
• Executive Summary
• Financial Summary
• County Facilities/Drainage
• Infrastructure
• Watch List Projects

Appendices:

1. Revenue Category Detail
2. Informational Budgets
3. Glossary of Acronyms
4. Glossary of Terms
5. Funds Overview Table