Another Year of Deficits: Hyattsville releases FY 2026 budget proposal

City wants to increase general expenditures by 27% next year compared to this year's projections and sets ambitious revenue growth targets

Hyattsville is proposing an operating deficit of $1.6 million for fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1, 2025. According to the budget proposal released yesterday afternoon, the city is anticipating $30.1 million in general revenue for FY 2026 and proposes to spend $31.7 million out of the general fund, including long-term debt payments. The city counci…