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City development services presents FY2026 budget with proposed staffing cuts, fee changes and expanded code programs
Summary
The Development Services department outlined a proposed FY2026 budget with a 7% reduction, proposed fee increases for certain permits and programs and plans to continue proactive code enforcement and a senior‑assistance pilot. Councilmembers questioned staffing freezes, permit processing times and lighting/public‑safety investments.
The City of San Antonio’s Development Services department presented its proposed fiscal 2026 budget to City Council on Sept. 2, citing a proposed $63.3 million budget, a planned 7% reduction from the prior year and a proposal to freeze up to 42 vacant positions as part of the budget plan.
Alington Mas (Director of Development Services) told the council the department expects to operate with two primary funds — the general fund for code implementation and an enterprise fund for development services — and outlined goals for permitting, inspections and proactive code work. He described accreditation milestones and said the department aims to complete plan reviews within the target timeline adopted by the city.
Why it matters: Development Services issues building permits, enforces codes and manages public‑safety‑related inspections; changes to staffing, fees or enforcement practices can…
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