Finance

The Finance Department provides the highest quality of fiscal services to the residents of Ellensburg, the elected officials and city employees. We are committed to providing exceptional stewardship, safeguarding the City's assets, and strengthening our residents' trust in government.

Finance Department Goals: 

  • Support the long-term financial stability and health of the City of Ellensburg.
  • Provide transparency.
  • Provide accountability.
  • Protect the City's financial integrity and credibility.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
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Budget Charts

  1. 1 General Fund and Managerial Funds of the General Fund graph comparing 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets
  2. 2 Special Revenue Funds graph comparing 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets
  3. 3 Debt Service Funds and Capital Project Funds graph comparing 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets
  4. 4 Internal Service Funds graph comparing 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets
  5. 5 Enterprise (Utility Funds) graph comparing 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets
Dollar bill showing where property taxes go: 14% goes to the City

2025 Sales Tax

A graphic showing the 8.6% sales tax and what each slice of a penny covers.