Kent, CT town hall & government
Kent spent $19 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $6,882 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Kent's government.
Where Kent's money goes
Kent 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 90%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Fees & charges 3%
- From the state 3%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Kent
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Kent didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Regional School District 01
Kent's high school school district, shared with Canaan, Cornwall, North Canaan, Salisbury and Sharon. The schools are run by Kent, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 73%
- State 20%
- Federal 7%
Of the $40,382 per pupil, $22,978 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Kent: Kent School District ($36,743 per pupil).
What homeowners in Kent 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 Kent'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.