Tbilisi`s 2026 budget is being increased and will total GEL 2,506,978,300 - The amendments to the main financial document will be voted on at the city council session today.

The proposed amendment to the Tbilisi City Council`s resolution of December 23, 2025, titled "On Approving the Tbilisi Municipality`s 2026 Budget", will allocate an additional GEL 296,420,100 to the city`s approved budget.

During the current month, an amendment has already been made to the relevant resolution of the Tbilisi City Council, adding last year`s surplus of GEL 17 million to the capital`s approved 2026 budget. Now, another amendment is being made to the City Council`s resolution of December 23, 2025, `On Approving Tbilisi Municipality`s 2026 Budget`, specifically taking into account the transitional surplus existing in the municipality`s budget accounts as of January 1, 2026, revenues received in excess of income in 2025 totalling GEL 273,860,100, and expected projections for the current year.

According to this amendment, the section on grants indicates an increase of GEL 22,560,000in other capital grants from the state budget. Consequently, under the proposed project, the overall budget will rise by GEL 296,420,100, bringing the total to GEL 2,506,978,300.

Taking into account this amendment, allocations have been redistributed to the following priorities: construction and rehabilitation of transport infrastructure - GEL 68,292,800; construction and operation of infrastructure facilities and reinforcement/replacement of emergency buildings – GEL 123,719,200; maintenance and improvement of environmental conditions – GEL 15,742,500; promotion of economic development – GEL 349,000; development of homeowner` associations – GEL 6,411,300; healthcare and social welfare – GEL 7,847,700; education – GEL 51,209,800; culture, sport and youth – GEL 18,182,400; public order and security – GEL 3,361,500; Tbilisi`s representative and executive bodies – GEL 1,303,900.

The ongoing projects will proceed as planned, including the comprehensive rehabilitation of Sulkhan Saba and Ingorokva Streets in the historic districts, as well as the renovation of the existing buildings in the area. Proposed projects include modernisation of 14 metro carriages – GEL 18 million; commencement of rehabilitation works at the Nadzaladevi depot – GEL 5 million; construction and rehabilitation of four nursery schools – GEL 11.4 million; purchase of emergency houses situated within the cultural heritage protection zone – GEL 10 million; rehabilitation of Kakabadze Brothers Street in the Mtatsminda district – GEL 4 million; a lung screening programme – GEL 3 millioni.