The LA County budget survey closes at the end of the day on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, after the county extended its deadline. Residents can tell county departments which services matter to them as the county plans its 2027-28 budget.
How the LA County budget survey works
The county’s Chief Executive Office hosts the surveys on its community budget surveys page. There is one countywide survey, and there are separate short surveys for individual departments. Examples include Public Health, the Fire Department, the Library, Probation and Public Works.
You can answer one survey or all of them. The county does not ask for a name or an email address. Answers go straight to the departments, which use them as they plan next year’s budget.
Languages and help
The surveys are available in English, Spanish, Korean and Mandarin. Armenian speakers use a separate link on the same page. In addition, the page points residents who need help to 211 LA County.
What happens after Nov. 15
Departments will review the results while they build their budget requests. Local coverage, including LAist’s report on the survey, says county officials plan to present budget recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in April. The Board then holds hearings before it adopts a final budget.
The survey is not a vote, so it does not decide any spending. Still, it gives departments a direct record of what residents say they need. Some people use it to flag a service they rely on, such as library hours or animal care. Others use it to comment on public health or public safety.
The county’s budget page also lists the current budget and past years, so you can see how money is spent today before you answer. If you want more on how the county spends its money, our Los Angeles and California hub collects local guides. You can also read about the county’s approved General Hospital master plan, which is one example of a large county project.
The deadline is tomorrow, so anyone who wants to weigh in should do it today or on Sunday. Each survey takes only a few minutes, according to the county.