The 2025 City of Dubrovnik Budget has been approved by a majority vote of council members. Focused on investment, EU funding, and enhancing citizens' quality of life, the budget amounts to €160,550,868 (over 1.2 billion Kuna). Marking a 34 percent increase from last year, this budget is the largest in Dubrovnik’s history.
A significant portion of the funds is allocated to capital infrastructure projects, both ongoing and new in 2025. Mayor Mato Franković noted that the total city budget eight years ago was €57 million, while in 2025, the budget for the Department of Construction and Project Management alone reaches nearly €55 million.
Among the most substantial investments is the construction of the Dubrovnik Elderly Care Center, offering residential care for 270 users and community services for an additional 410. Other major projects include the EU-funded expansion of Mokošica Primary School and planned upgrades also include the energy-efficient renovation of Marin Držić Primary School, Gospino Polje Sports Hall, and the construction of the Orašac school gym, among others.
The city also aims to start a €3 million Community Services Centre in Gruž, covering half the costs with municipal funds and the other half through the Croatian government.
Road improvements are planned for over 20 streets, including Iva Vojnović, Andrije Hebrang, and Branitelja Dubrovnika, with all works to be completed before the tourist season.
The Department of Education, Sports, Social Welfare, and Civil Society's budget has nearly doubled since 2017 to €25.5 million in 2025. Cultural initiatives see a 29 percent increase, with €450,000 for individual and organizational cultural projects. The implementation of visitor reservations under the Dubrovnik Pass, part of the city’s Management Plan, is one of 2025’s significant cultural projects.