New Britain, CT town hall & government
New Britain spent $444 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $6,013 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach New Britain's government.
Where New Britain's money goes
New Britain 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 51%
- Property taxes 32%
- Fees & charges 6%
- From the federal government 5%
- Utility sales 3%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for New Britain
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
New Britain School District
New Britain's K–12 school district. The schools are run by New Britain, 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 22%
- State 59%
- Federal 19%
Of the $25,436 per pupil, $16,055 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.
What homeowners in New Britain 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 New Britain's government
Who represents New Britain
New Britain is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy and Representative Jahana Hayes. 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.