Overland Park’s 2026 proposed budget makes investments in public safety, City infrastructure and the upcoming World Cup while keeping pace with Overland Park’s population growth.
City Manager Lori Curtis Luther proposed the upcoming budget to the City Council at a committee meeting on June 2.
The budget totals $498.6 million, a 6.6% increase over the 2025 approved budget.
“This increase allows the continuation of high-quality services in our growing community,” Luther said. “More than 75% of the City’s revenues come from non-residential property taxes, allowing Overland Park’s property tax rate to remain the lowest of any Johnson County city.”
The recommended budget keeps the City’s current property tax rate flat, while allocating resources toward continuing to achieve the City’s Strategic Goals.
Budget highlights include:
- Creating an additional fire company at Fire Station 45;
- Increases Police Department shift differential pay;
- Funding and staff to maintain City parks;
- Additional position focused on building safety;
- One-time expenses to cover World Cup-related activities and services;
- Creating a “sidewalk crew” with maintenance workers focused on maintaining and repairing City sidewalks;
- Increases funding for the Property Tax Rebate Program, and more.
The four City Council committees will each review their respective areas of the budget during June and July. Residents can attend these Committee meetings or watch online.
The Committee of the Whole is scheduled to consider Committee recommendations on July 15 and will finalize a budget recommendation for public hearing purposes.
To view the proposed budget and follow the City’s budget process, visit opkansas.org/Budget.