Bolton, CT town hall & government
Bolton spent $38.8 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $8,020 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Bolton's government.
Where Bolton's money goes
Bolton runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 56%
- Property taxes 40%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Fees & charges 1%
- From other local governments 1%
Bolton didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Bolton
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Bolton School District
Bolton's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Bolton, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 67%
- State 30%
- Federal 2%
Of the $26,787 per pupil, $14,800 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.
What homeowners in Bolton 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 Bolton's government
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.