State of Local Government in Indiana: 2026 Report

What are Indiana’s local governments prioritizing for 2026? KSM’s “State of Local Government in Indiana: 2026 Report” answers that question with insights from 70 local government leaders representing towns, cities, and counties across the state. The report highlights how local priorities are evolving across infrastructure, financial health, housing, economic development, and technology.

Key Findings:

• Infrastructure investment is becoming a bigger driver of long-term planning, not just a maintenance line item.
• Financial conditions remain generally positive, but outlooks are growing more cautious.
• Communities are looking beyond housing affordability toward the factors that drive housing production.
• Growth continues but at a slower and more stable pace after several years of post-pandemic expansion.
• AI adoption remains in the early stages, but more communities are moving from exploring it to actively using it.

Whether you’re developing next year’s budget, evaluating infrastructure investments, addressing housing production, or exploring AI adoption, the “State of Local Government in Indiana: 2026 Report” provides data-driven insights to help inform your decisions. Complete the form below to download your copy.