Hamden, CT town hall & government
Hamden spent $304.6 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $5,052 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Hamden's government.
Where Hamden's money goes
Hamden 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 76%
- From the state 16%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- Fees & charges 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments <1%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Hamden
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Hamden 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 Hamden'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.