About the Budget: The 2024-25 biennial budget is fiscally responsible and invests in the County’s priorities of public safety, criminal justice, homelessness, affordable housing, behavioral health services, sustainability, and parks and recreation programs. A total biennial budget of $3.2 billion, and a General Fund biennial budget of $889.6 million, make strategic investments to create vibrant communities, foster an entrepreneurial climate, and deliver an effective government for the residents of Pierce County.