Budget

Annual Budget

Every year, the MWRD creates and shares a full financial plan for the budget year. The budget year starts on January 1 and ends on December 31. Following the laws of Illinois, the MWRD maintains a balanced budget and regularly keeps track of the money coming in and going out. It has a long history of responsible financial management and is committed to providing taxpayer value to the residents of Cook County.

Guided by the Strategic Plan , elements of the plan are incorporated throughout the budget document. The 2027 Budget is a $1.5 billion fiscally responsible spending plan that invests in public infrastructure and considers the long-term environmental and financial implications of permit compliance. It also receives federal funding to address flooding and optimizes critical asset life cycles through the Capital Improvement Program.

New for 2027 budget, the MWRD is introducing an interactive online budget dashboard.