At the Sept. 17 Board meeting, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the triennial county budget for fiscal years (FY) 2027-2029, which includes more than $1.2 billion for FY 2027.
“Democrats and Republicans came together once again to pass a budget and make new investments in housing and homelessness prevention, health care, public safety, and workforce training and readiness,” Chair David T. Woodward (D-Royal Oak) said. “Oakland County continues to be incredibly resilient because we make strategic funding decisions today that pay massive benefits into the future for everyone.”
The FY 2027 budget was adopted following a thorough, collaborative and bipartisan endeavor. County Executive David Coulter first proposed the three-year budget to the Board on July 16, 2026. After this proposal, the Board’s Finance Committee hosted a series of budget hearings with 22 county department leaders to perform an in-depth review of the plan.
Commissioners then worked to make adjustments throughout the process to ensure the county’s priorities and residents’ current needs are aligned, while creating a transparent, sustainable and balanced budget. Highlights of the adopted FY 2027 budget amendments include:
• $700,000 to help residents maintain safe and stable housing and obtain legal assistance for housing or family-law difficulties.
• $575,000 in practical assistance for families, including support for food insecurity, disability-related needs and caregiver resources.
• $500,000 for mental and maternal health services.
• $285,000 to protect vulnerable residents and strengthen community safety through crisis intervention, emergency preparedness, human trafficking prevention and child protection services.
This year’s budget also maintains funding for some of Oakland County’s most successful programs, including the Oakland80 initiative, which has a goal of helping 80% of working age adults achieve degrees or certificates of apprenticeship. Additionally, it preserves the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit through FY 2027 and strengthens Oakland Connects to provide care support from medical to housing to food assistance.
“It is an honor to collaborate with my colleagues on the most important aspect of our role as commissioners – maintaining crucial services for Oakland County residents while keeping the county on solid financial footing,” Commissioner Gwen Markham (D-Novi), who chairs the Finance Committee, said. “We’re making sure that we continue funding our most impactful initiatives and make room to expand into new, much-needed programs. With much appreciation, I want to thank the Finance Committee and staff across all the county departments who come together to make this process run smoothly on a yearly basis.”
The total budget funds for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 are $1.25 billion, $1.26 billion and $1.28 billion respectively.
With the 2027-2029 budget, the county is prioritizing housing and homelessness prevention, lowering costs for residents, protecting healthcare and keeping our communities safe. This focus reflects the commitment of making Oakland County a place where people want to be, can afford to live and have the opportunity to thrive, while maintaining its reputation for fiscal responsibility.
For additional information about the Board of Commissioners, visit OakGov.com/BOC.
“Democrats and Republicans came together once again to pass a budget and make new investments in housing and homelessness prevention, health care, public safety, and workforce training and readiness,” Chair David T. Woodward (D-Royal Oak) said. “Oakland County continues to be incredibly resilient because we make strategic funding decisions today that pay massive benefits into the future for everyone.”
The FY 2027 budget was adopted following a thorough, collaborative and bipartisan endeavor. County Executive David Coulter first proposed the three-year budget to the Board on July 16, 2026. After this proposal, the Board’s Finance Committee hosted a series of budget hearings with 22 county department leaders to perform an in-depth review of the plan.
Commissioners then worked to make adjustments throughout the process to ensure the county’s priorities and residents’ current needs are aligned, while creating a transparent, sustainable and balanced budget. Highlights of the adopted FY 2027 budget amendments include:
• $700,000 to help residents maintain safe and stable housing and obtain legal assistance for housing or family-law difficulties.
• $575,000 in practical assistance for families, including support for food insecurity, disability-related needs and caregiver resources.
• $500,000 for mental and maternal health services.
• $285,000 to protect vulnerable residents and strengthen community safety through crisis intervention, emergency preparedness, human trafficking prevention and child protection services.
This year’s budget also maintains funding for some of Oakland County’s most successful programs, including the Oakland80 initiative, which has a goal of helping 80% of working age adults achieve degrees or certificates of apprenticeship. Additionally, it preserves the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit through FY 2027 and strengthens Oakland Connects to provide care support from medical to housing to food assistance.
“It is an honor to collaborate with my colleagues on the most important aspect of our role as commissioners – maintaining crucial services for Oakland County residents while keeping the county on solid financial footing,” Commissioner Gwen Markham (D-Novi), who chairs the Finance Committee, said. “We’re making sure that we continue funding our most impactful initiatives and make room to expand into new, much-needed programs. With much appreciation, I want to thank the Finance Committee and staff across all the county departments who come together to make this process run smoothly on a yearly basis.”
The total budget funds for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 are $1.25 billion, $1.26 billion and $1.28 billion respectively.
With the 2027-2029 budget, the county is prioritizing housing and homelessness prevention, lowering costs for residents, protecting healthcare and keeping our communities safe. This focus reflects the commitment of making Oakland County a place where people want to be, can afford to live and have the opportunity to thrive, while maintaining its reputation for fiscal responsibility.
For additional information about the Board of Commissioners, visit OakGov.com/BOC.
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