Hartford, CT town hall & government
Hartford spent $1 billion in the year to June 30, 2022, about $8,244 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Hartford's government.
Where Hartford's money goes
Hartford runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut cities.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 48%
- Property taxes 38%
- From the federal government 8%
- Fees & charges 3%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Who works for Hartford
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Hartford didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
What homeowners in Hartford 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 Hartford's government
Who represents Hartford
Hartford is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy and Representative John B. Larson. Ned Lamont is governor.
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.