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La Habra
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review

Summary

The city is in good financial shape overall, with revenues slightly outpacing expenses. However, staff noted that sales tax and transaction tax revenues are flattening due to cautious consumer spending, while property taxes continue to rise.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

General fund surplus of approximately $1.43 million is projected, with specific appropriations of $195,000 for consulting, $260,000 from housing assets, and $137,000 from opioid settlement funds.

✅Who benefits

City residents benefit from stable municipal finances, continued capital improvement projects, and fully funded core public services.

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