Finance Department

The Finance Office oversees the general financial workings and requirements for the City. The Finance Office also manages the annual audit and investments, provides monthly and annual revenue and expenditure reporting in relation to the annual budget, and prepares water and sewer utility billings. The City Finance Director is tasked with the development of the City’s Annual Report and Budget.

View the City of Ferndale 2025 Budget document.
View the 2026 Budget Process Calendar.
View the 2026 Preliminary Budget.

2026 Budget Workshops:
Property Tax Budget Workshop                          Internal Service Funds Budget Workshop
Funds Overview Budget Workshop                    Debt Service Budget Workshop
General Fund Budget Workshop                        Enterprise and Capital Funds Budget Workshop
Special Revenue Funds Budget Workshop

Explore Your City Budget

The State Auditor has an interactive online tool allowing you to explore Ferndale’s budget like never before. Explore Your City Budget online.

Financial Management Policies

The documents below outline the Financial policies for the City.
Elements #1 - #10
Element #11 - #12