{"id":229404,"date":"2026-05-13T01:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T01:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/229404\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T01:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T01:27:08","slug":"how-much-money-does-nyc-make-from-fines-executive-budget-reveals-the-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/229404\/","title":{"rendered":"How much money does NYC make from fines? Executive budget reveals the number"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK (PIX11) \u2014 Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed the New York City executive budget<\/a> on Tuesday, and with that came lesser-talked-about revenue sources.<\/p>\n

Among the details for the $124.7 billion executive budget<\/a> for fiscal year 2027 was a table for revenue generated solely through fines.<\/p>\n

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How does NYC collect fines?<\/p>\n

The city collects fine revenue through courts and administrative tribunals for violations under the city\u2019s traffic laws, administrative code and other laws. Forfeiture revenue is collected from surrendered and converted bail and cash bonds, as well as performance bonds from contractors.<\/p>\n

How much does NYC make from fines?<\/p>\n

New York City, according to the budget breakdown, forecasts over $1.4 million in total collected fines in 2026 and just over $1.3 million in 2027.<\/p>\n

Below is a breakdown of each forecast:<\/p>\n

Type of Fine<\/p>\n

2026 Forecast<\/p>\n

2027 Executive Budget<\/p>\n

Parking Violations<\/p>\n

$639,900<\/p>\n

$603,913<\/p>\n

Speed Camera Violations<\/p>\n

$228,300<\/p>\n

$233,330<\/p>\n

Environmental Control Board Violations<\/p>\n

$154,945<\/p>\n

$123,717<\/p>\n

Department of Buildings Penalties<\/p>\n

$130,000<\/p>\n

$83,700<\/p>\n

Bus Lane Violations<\/p>\n

$60,850<\/p>\n

$59,532<\/p>\n

Red Light Camera Violations<\/p>\n

$41,811<\/p>\n

$59,216<\/p>\n

Department of Health Violations<\/p>\n

$29,300<\/p>\n

$22,000<\/p>\n

Taxi and Limousine Commission Violations<\/p>\n

$10,300<\/p>\n

$14,800<\/p>\n

Department of Finance Late Penalties<\/p>\n

$21,500<\/p>\n

$13,500<\/p>\n

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection<\/p>\n

$12,050<\/p>\n

$10,550<\/p>\n

State Court Fines<\/p>\n

$2,400<\/p>\n

$4,000<\/p>\n

Other Sources<\/p>\n

$81,302<\/p>\n

$94,419<\/p>\n

Before announcing the details of his budget, the mayor said a $4 billion infusion from the state allowed him to close the city\u2019s looming $5.4 billion\u00a0budget gap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The mayor also celebrated $1.77 billion in city agency savings and the elimination of vacant jobs.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not quite case closed on the budget gap yet, though,\u00a0Comptroller Mark Levine<\/a>\u00a0said.\u00a0The budget is balanced in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, but the city will still face a gap of over $6 billion in the following fiscal years.<\/p>\n

Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n

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