Dane County Board of Supervisors

2026 Budget Adopted

The 2026 Dane County Budget has been adopted. For details on the 2026 adopted budget and previous county budgets, visit: https://admin.danecounty.gov/budget

This page will be updated with the 2027 budget review schedule and key dates as they are finalized.

County Budget Process

Overview

Dane County has an annual, calendar year budget. In the fall, the county adopts the budget for the next calendar year. The budget is divided between the operating budget and the capital budget. The operating budget funds day-to-day expenses like staff, contractual costs, and ongoing activities in departments. The capital budget funds long-term projects like building and maintaining county roads, parks, and other facilities.

The video below provides an overview of the process, describes the difference between the operating and capital budgets, and outlines the general budget timeline.

Ways to Participate

1. Attend a standing committee meeting. All committee meetings are available virtually. For up-to-date meeting information and links to join, visit the Legislative Information Center. You can also sign up to receive agendas automatically as they are posted; instructions are available in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgpZNdXVv_U

2. Attend a county board budget hearing. All budget hearings are available virtually. For up-to-date meeting information and links to join, visit the Legislative Information Center.

3. Contact your county board supervisor. Not sure who represents you? Find your supervisor by using our interactive district map.

4. Email the full county board. Send a message to all supervisors at: County_Board_Recipients@danecounty.gov