Franklin, CT town hall & government
Franklin spent $10 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $5,217 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Franklin's government.
Where Franklin's money goes
Franklin 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 79%
- From the state 19%
- Fees & charges 2%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
- From the federal government <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Franklin 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 Franklin
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Franklin didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
What homeowners in Franklin 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. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact Franklin'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.