After two consecutive years of steep cuts related to a revenue shortfall, Loveland’s general fund is back on steadier ground in 2026, according to Chief Financial Officer Brian Waldes. However, that stability has come at the expense of the city’s capital program and could ultimately result in higher costs down the road.

On Tuesday, the Loveland City Council will get a chance to ratify that plan, with the first reading and vote of the full 2026 budget.

On the revenue side, total general fund collections are projected at $127.9 million, up 3.7% from 2025, while expenses are expected to rise just 0.5% to $134.4 million.

Sales tax, the city’s largest single revenue source, is forecast to grow 2.5% next year, rebounding modestly. Property tax revenues are expected to climb 5% to $17.3 millio

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