San Rafael, CA town hall & government
San Rafael spent $154.4 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $2,638 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach San Rafael's government.
Where San Rafael's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 37%
- Fees & charges 20%
- Property taxes 16%
- From the federal government 10%
- Other taxes & licenses 7%
- From the state 7%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for San Rafael
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
San Rafael City High School District
San Rafael's high school district, shared with Novato. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from California districts overall: 36% local, 52% state, 11% federal
- Local 78%
- State 18%
- Federal 4%
Of the $20,459 per pupil, $12,409 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving San Rafael: San Rafael City Elementary School District ($21,389 per pupil) · Dixie Elementary School District ($18,153 per pupil).
Which schools San Rafael kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in San Rafael pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact San Rafael's government
Who represents San Rafael
San Rafael is represented in Congress by Senators Alex Padilla and Adam B. Schiff and Representative Jared Huffman. Gavin Newsom is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.