Budget Management

Delaware County wants to be responsive to our residents with regard to our budget and budget process. Have a question? Email us at askdelco@co.delaware.pa.us. All appropriate questions will be posted and answers provided.

Delaware County 2025 Adopted Budget

FY2025 Proposed Budget

Delaware County Council released its proposed 2025 budget on Tuesday, December 3, outlining a strategic plan to reinvest in critical infrastructure and community services while addressing long-standing financial challenges. The proposed $396.5 million operating budget includes significant strategic investments aimed at improving core services and preparing the County for a more sustainable future.

The 2025 budget proposes a property tax rate of 3.873 mills—representing a 23% increase over last year’s 3.149 mills—driven by the need to fund essential projects deferred for decades, modernize facilities, and ensure operational efficiency.

The FY2025 Proposed Budget and the accompanying press release are available for review below.

Delaware County 2025 Proposed Budget
Press Release: Delaware County Proposes Budget to Address Historic Deficits and Build for the Future

Public Hearings

Three public hearings will be held to allow public input on the FY2025 Proposed Budget. All hearings are scheduled for the County Council Meeting Room, Government Center, 201 W Front Street, in Media. Each hearing is being recorded and will be accessible below shortly after the hearing’s conclusion. Please note: The first reading of the Budget Ordinance occurs on Wednesday, December 4, at 6:00 p.m., and the second reading occurs on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. during Council’s Regular Public Meeting.

To watch these public hearings, click the links below:

Public Hearing #1: Tuesday, December 3
Public Hearing #2: Wednesday, December 4
Public Hearing #3: Wednesday, December 11

Presentation

The County has prepared a comprehensive presentation that highlights key details, priorities, and goals outlined in the FY2025 Proposed Budget, including:

• Infrastructure Investments: Supports the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and key infrastructure improvements.
• Operational Enhancements: Focuses on process improvements and coordination with the Courts.
• Workforce and Fiscal Responsibility: Prioritizes staff recruitment, retention, and addressing the structural deficit.

County of Delaware 2025 Budget Presentation

Feedback

In addition to attending the hearings to provide in-person feedback, residents are encouraged to submit feedback via email to DelcoPR@co.delaware.pa.us.

Budget Task Force

Delaware County is excited to announce the formation of a Budget Task Force to increase resident engagement in the County’s budget process. This initiative will bring together County employees and residents to develop recommendations and strategies that help guide County Council in managing Delaware County’s finances.

Task Force members will meet regularly to review budget information, research opportunities, and identify best practices. Their work will culminate in a document of recommendations to County Council by August. Immediate actionable ideas will be shared with Council as they arise.

More Info/Application:  DelcoPA.Gov/Taskforce

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Budget Archive

2024:

• Delaware County Adopted 2024 Budget
• About the Adopted 2024 Budget

2023:

• 2023 Budget Tool Navigator
• Delaware County Adopted 2023 Budget: Volume 1 - Community Guide to the Budget
• Delaware County Adopted 2023 Budget: Volume 2 - Capital Improvement Program
• Delaware County Adopted 2023 Budget: Volume 3 - Financial and Performance Data
• Delaware County Proposed 2023 Budget: Volume 1 - Community Guide to the Budget
• Delaware County Proposed 2023 Budget: Volume 2 - Capital Improvement Program
• Delaware County Proposed 2023 Budget: Volume 3 - Financial and Performance Data

2022:

• Delaware County Adopted 2022 Budget - Changes Summary
• Delaware County Adopted 2022 Budget: Volume 1 - Community Guide to the Budget
• Delaware County Adopted 2022 Budget: Volume 2 - Capital Improvement Program
• Delaware County Adopted 2022 Budget: Volume 3 - Data Tables
• Budget Presentation Video Held on Dec. 7, 2021
• Delaware County Proposed 2022 Budget: Volume 1 - Community Guide to the Budget
• Delaware County Proposed 2022 Budget: Volume 2 - Capital Improvement Program
• Delaware County Proposed 2022 Budget: Volume 3 - Data Tables

2021:

• Slideshow of the 2021 Public Budget Presentation
• Budget Presentation Video Held on Dec. 8, 2020
• Delaware County 2021 Adopted Budget
• Delaware County’s Proposed 2021 Budget

2020:

• Delaware County 2020 Adopted Budget
• Proposed Budget for 2020

2019:

• Delaware County 2019 Adopted Budget

2018:

• Delaware County 2018 Adopted Budget

The Department of Budget Management under the direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for the execution of the annual operating and capital budgets as approved by County Council, including regular reports of findings and recommendations aimed at optimum spending levels.

The department evaluates all budget requests from department directors in terms of overall county policy and budget direction as may be set by County Council. Once a proposed budget is prepared, it is presented to the Executive Director who reviews it before submitting it to County Council in November for preliminary acceptance.

Before final passage in December, County Council further reviews the budget and holds public hearings before the document is approved and put into effect.

All personnel actions require certification from the Budget Management Department that funds are available within the budgets of the respective departments.

The Department of Budget Management is located on the 2nd floor of the Government Center Building and may be reached at (610) 891-4449.

Delaware County Budget Management Department

Location:
Government Center
Room 208
201 W. Front Street
Media,  PA 19063
Phone: 610-891-4449
Fax: 610-891-4530