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A page to find news, resource materials and information about Biddeford’s FY 2027 municipal and school budgets
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UPDATE | Big social service cuts?
City Manager trims budget, second public hearing tonight (April 14)
The spreadsheet below, which you can download as either an Excel file or PDF, shows sections of the municipal budget that can be trimmed with an overall goal to increase the city’s tax (mil) rate by only four cents.
FULL STORY | Council eyes bare bones budget, deep cuts proposed for social service funding, including McArthur Library
These documents (below) were released during Monday’s City Council Budget Committee Meeting.
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Download EXCEL file to see specific line items.
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View/ Download PDF file of the same document released Monday | April 13, 2026
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NOTE | GO HERE to see the city of Biddeford’s archived FY 2027 budget documents and materials
RESOURCE MATERIALS & DOCUMENTS:
Biddeford City Manager’s Proposed Budget (View/Download)
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Biddeford School Budget Presentation (View/Download)
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Biddeford City Budget Overview (View/Download)
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RELATED NEWS
APRIL 7. 2026 | Budget – – First public hearing
Support for McArthur Library is strong, several residents advocate for higher property taxes
APRIL 2, 2026 | City and school leaders review and debate budget at joint workshop
MARCH 17, 2026 | Council will hear preliminary school budget
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OPINION | Columns, letters and editorials related to the FY 2027 budgets
APRIL 1, 2026 | Biddeford’s budget | The unfortunate truth
City councilor explains the challenges and economic realities Biddeford is facing, asks for public input and guidance
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MARCH 31, 2026 | Biddeford’s looming budget | Get involved!
Your voice and participation in the annual process are critical to developing a responsible city budget
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