Understand Your City & County Budget
Interactive tools to help Memphis and Shelby County residents explore local government budgets and understand property tax impacts.
Interactive Tools to Empower Residents
Explore how your tax dollars are used and voice your priorities
Budget Simulator
Compare your budget priorities with current spending and see the impact of your choices.
Start BudgetingTax Calculator
Calculate your property tax based on home value and explore how tax changes impact you.
Calculate NowTax Rate Simulator
See how changes to property tax rates impact revenue and what that funding could provide.
Simulate RatesInformation Hub
Access educational resources about Memphis and Shelby County budgets and tax systems.
Learn MoreAbout This Tool
The Memphis & Shelby County Budget Explorer is an educational initiative from the Moral Budget Coalition.
Our goal is to make complex budget and tax information accessible to all residents, enabling more informed community participation in local government decisions.
Through interactive visualizations and simplified explanations, we help you understand:
- How your tax dollars are currently allocated
- How property taxes work and impact different communities
- What funding could provide for community priorities
- How to advocate for a budget that reflects community needs
Why Budgets Matter
"Budgets are not simply financial documents; they are moral documents that reflect our values and priorities as a community."
The way we allocate public resources determines what services are available, which neighborhoods receive investment, and how we address community needs.
By understanding how budgets work and engaging in the process, residents can help shape a city and county that works for everyone.
Ready to explore your local budget?
Start with our budget simulator to see how tax dollars are spent and compare with your own priorities.