Budget Explorer

See how Cerritos spends your tax dollars — real data from the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.

Total Budget

$89.5M

Per Resident

$1,739

Sustainability Spend

43.6%

Surplus

$12.0M

TL;DR — Where the Money Goes

Community Safety

Keeps our neighborhoods safe — pays for LA County Sheriff deputies who patrol our streets and the Fire Department that responds to emergencies.

$23.4M+2.6%

Public Works

Parks

Maintains everything you see outside — streets, parks, trees, buildings, water systems. The largest all-funds department at $47M across all city funds.

$16.5M-2.3%

Community & Cultural Services

Parks

Runs the library, recreation programs, senior services, youth sports, community events, and the swim center — everything that makes Cerritos a great place to live.

$15.8M+8.3%

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Runs the CCPA — a world-class performing arts venue that brings Broadway shows, concerts, and cultural events to Cerritos. Also supports arts education programs.

$12.3M+6.7%

Administrative Services

The behind-the-scenes team — finance, human resources, technology, and procurement that keep city government running efficiently.

$11.4M+13.1%

Community Development

Streets

Plans Cerritos's future — zoning, building permits, economic development, transit services, housing programs, and code enforcement to keep the city beautiful.

$6.7M+11.6%

Legislative & Administrative

City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk — the elected officials and executives who lead Cerritos and make big decisions about our future.

$3.4M+8.3%

Spending by Category

Revenue Sources

Spending Trends (3 Years)

10-Year Budget History

How Cerritos spending has evolved from FY 2016-17 to FY 2025-26

Data: Cerritos OpenGov Transparency Portal | Actuals FY 2016-17 through FY 2024-25, Adopted FY 2025-26