Budget plans for 2026 in Izmail exceed this year's by 117 million

At the plenary meeting of the 73rd session of the VIII convocation, the deputies of the Izmail City Council of Odesa Oblast unanimously approved the budget of the Izmail City Territorial Community for 2026.

This was reported by an Intent correspondent.

The main parameters of the budget: budget revenues - UAH 1 billion 224 million, including

• general fund - UAH 1 billion 187 million 26 thousand
• special fund - UAH 37.13 million.

Budget expenditures - UAH 1 billion 254 million, of which: general fund - UAH 1 billion 100 million, special fund - UAH 154.2 million. The general fund surplus amounted to UAH 86.5 million. The deficit of the special fund is UAH 119.2 million. Working capital - UAH 50 thousand. Reserve fund - UAH 500 thousand.

The limit of local guarantees for 2026 is set at UAH 0, and the limit of local debt as of December 31, 2026 is UAH 47.9 million.

The surplus of the general fund indicates a cautious approach to planning revenues and current expenditures, while the deficit of the special fund is planned and related to investment and restoration projects.

The budget takes into account intergovernmental transfers from the state and other budgets, in particular

• educational subvention - UAH 155.4 million
• additional subsidy for the territories affected by the war - UAH 2.1 million;
• additional subsidy in the territory of hostilities - UAH 45.8 million;
• other subventions from local budgets - UAH 6 million.

A reverse subsidy to the state budget in the amount of UAH 2.07 million is also envisaged. A significant share of intergovernmental transfers, including the education subvention and war-related subsidies, emphasizes the budget's dependence on state support, while ensuring funding for critical areas such as education, security and community life support.

Expenditure structure and priorities

Traditionally, the bulk of community budget expenditures are made up of: salaries of public sector employees; payment for utilities and energy; and other protected budget items. In 2026, the budget envisages funding for 26 municipal target programs totaling UAH 190.2 million.

Key city programs

Among the priority areas of funding:

• Social support for the Defenders of Ukraine - UAH 18.9 million, which is UAH 4 million more than in 2025. The program provides monthly payments to people with war-related disabilities, assistance to families of fallen soldiers, and funding for burials and memorialization activities.
• Support for the security and defense sector - UAH 30 million with the possibility of increasing throughout the year. In 2025, the community supported 23 military units and subdivisions of the Security and Defense Forces.
• Civil protection and fire safety program - UAH 10 million, with a focus on the maintenance and repair of shelters and indestructibility points.
• Comprehensive Social Assistance Program - UAH 8.8 million, including assistance to victims of shelling, low-income groups and compensation for reduced fares.
• Support for internally displaced persons - UAH 500 thousand in addition to government payments. About 8 thousand IDPs live in the community.
• Urgent restoration of housing and communal property - UAH 40 million is planned for 2026. This includes the restoration of residential buildings damaged by Russian attacks.
• The city program "Health of Izmail" - UAH 67.8 million, which is UAH 4.2 million more than in 2025. The funds will be used to modernize medical facilities and support the healthcare system under martial law.

The city council notes that in 2026, budget figures and funding for city programs may be adjusted depending on the security situation, community needs, and budget revenues.

Izmail's budget revenues for 2025 amounted to UAH 1 billion 107 million, while expenditures amounted to UAH 1 billion 105 million.

Антоніна Лубченко