# Arnhem municipal budget and community funding > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arnhem-municipal-budget-and-community-funding > Updated: 2026-09-17T05:00:04.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. The municipality of Arnhem has implemented several financial measures regarding local community support and the broader municipal budget. In September 2026, the city increased the budget for the ‘Burgerkracht’ scheme from 63,000 to 83,000 euros to support resident-led initiatives for neighborhood livability. This increase was aided by a 40,000 euro subsidy from the province of Gelderland to meet rising demand for projects such as repair cafés and community spaces. Following this, the municipality outlined a 1.2 billion euro budget for 2027. This plan allocates significant funds to healthcare, welfare, education, and poverty reduction. Key priorities include mandating that 70 percent of new housing projects consist of affordable homes and expanding public safety enforcement. To fund these expenditures, Arnhem announced tax increases, including a 5.6 percent rise in property taxes and higher waste and sewage levies. Projections suggest living costs in the city may rise significantly above the average in the coming years. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Netherlands commemorates 82 years since Operation Market Garden Communities across the Netherlands are commemorating the 82nd anniversary of Operation Market Garden through ceremonies, parachute demonstrations, and memorial services to honor WWII veterans and victims. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arnhem-announces-12-billion-euro-budget-with-tax-increases ### 2026-09-14: Arnhem increases budget for local community initiatives Arnhem is increasing its ‘Burgerkracht’ subsidy ceiling to 83,000 euros in 2026 to support more resident-led community and social cohesion initiatives. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arnhem-increases-budget-for-local-community-initiatives --- Cite as: Arnhem municipal budget and community funding. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arnhem-municipal-budget-and-community-funding