Canterbury, CT town hall & government
Canterbury spent $17.8 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $3,499 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Canterbury's government.
Where Canterbury's money goes
Canterbury 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 58%
- Property taxes 39%
- Fees & charges 1%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- From other local governments <1%
- From the federal government <1%
Canterbury didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Canterbury
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Canterbury 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 Canterbury'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.