Ellington, CT town hall & government
Ellington spent $139 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $8,359 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Ellington's government.
Where Ellington's money goes
Ellington runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 61%
- From the state 28%
- Interest, fines & other 9%
- From other local governments 2%
- Fees & charges <1%
Who works for Ellington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Ellington didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
What homeowners in Ellington 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 Ellington'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.