Budget Mission and Division Responsibilities The function of the Budget Division is to plan, prepare, and monitor the City’s operating and capital budgets, review the efficiency of City activities, and provide assistance to the City Manager and other departments in performance management, planning, budget forecasting, and evaluation. The Budget Division also manages the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program and updates the City’s fees and charges. The Budget Division serves as a public resource to provide information to citizens on budget issues and taxes. FY 2020-2021 tax rates for Asheville citizens are: City tax rate: 40.30 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. County tax rate: 48.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. City School tax rate: 10.62 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Not all City of Asheville residents pay the City School tax. Adopted Budgets Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2020-21 Fiscal Year 2019-20 Fiscal Year 2018-19 Fiscal Year 2017-18 Fiscal Year 2016-17 Fiscal Year 2015-16 Fiscal Year 2014-15 Fiscal Year 2013-14 Fiscal Year 2012-13 Fiscal Year 2011-12 Fiscal Year 2010-11 Fiscal Year 2009-10 Other Reports Asheville, NC 2013: A Community Crossroads Asheville, NC 2010: A Financial Crossroads – Presented 1/20/2010 Contact Information Tony McDowell, Director of Finance Phone: 828-259-5635 E-mail: tmcdowell@ashevillenc.gov Taylor Floyd, Budget Manager Phone: 828-259-5592 E-mail: tfloyd@ashevillenc.gov Lauren Brune, Budget Analyst Phone: 828-259-5575 E-mail: lbrune@ashevillenc.gov Ellenore Holbrook, Budget Analyst Phone: 828-259-5572 E-mail: eholbrook@ashevillenc.gov Location: Asheville City Hall, 4th floor Mailing: P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Related Services Business Inclusion The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city. More Related Services Budget News City of Asheville joins Buncombe County in Homeowner Grant Program Posted on July 27, 2021 by Polly McDaniel As a part of the budget process this year, City Council members directed staff to look into programs that could assist homeowners who may be struggling to pay bills, specifically property taxes. At their July 27 meeting, Asheville City Council voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with Buncombe County to participate in the Homeowner Grant [...] Asheville City Council approves budget with key investments in our community Posted on June 22, 2021June 23, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Coming out of a pandemic with limited resources, the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget approved by Asheville City Council June 22 still includes service improvements to our community, such as extended evening transit hours starting in October and expanded evening and weekend hours for youth at City Recreation Centers. The budget, which goes into effect July 1, [...] Asheville City Council adopts modest fees and charges changes for FY 2021-2022 Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Polly McDaniel In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic economically challenged our community, the City of Asheville did not increase fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (which runs July to June). Also, in an effort to limit the financial impact of the pandemic, some fees were waived, and late charges were deferred. This was done even though [...] More Budget News
Business Inclusion The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
City of Asheville joins Buncombe County in Homeowner Grant Program Posted on July 27, 2021 by Polly McDaniel As a part of the budget process this year, City Council members directed staff to look into programs that could assist homeowners who may be struggling to pay bills, specifically property taxes. At their July 27 meeting, Asheville City Council voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with Buncombe County to participate in the Homeowner Grant [...]
Asheville City Council approves budget with key investments in our community Posted on June 22, 2021June 23, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Coming out of a pandemic with limited resources, the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget approved by Asheville City Council June 22 still includes service improvements to our community, such as extended evening transit hours starting in October and expanded evening and weekend hours for youth at City Recreation Centers. The budget, which goes into effect July 1, [...]
Asheville City Council adopts modest fees and charges changes for FY 2021-2022 Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Polly McDaniel In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic economically challenged our community, the City of Asheville did not increase fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (which runs July to June). Also, in an effort to limit the financial impact of the pandemic, some fees were waived, and late charges were deferred. This was done even though [...]