City of Dubuque Approves 2026 Budget

Last night the Dubuque City Council approved the 2026 fiscal year budget which will see hikes in property taxes and some utility rates. With the new budget the average Dubuque home owner will see property taxes climb 3.9 percent. City water and sanitary sewer rates will rise 9 percent over 2025, with trash and storm water fees rising 5 percent. The city’s overall budget of $276 Million includes $184 Million for operating expenses and $92 Million for capital improvements. The largest amount over the next five years is $78 Million for sanitary sewer improvements, and $23 Million for improvements at the Five Flags Civic Center.