Salisbury, CT town hall & government
Salisbury spent $21.9 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $6,104 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Salisbury's government.
Where Salisbury's money goes
Salisbury 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 78%
- From the state 7%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- Fees & charges 6%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From the federal government <1%
Salisbury 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 Salisbury
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Regional School District 01
Salisbury's high school school district, shared with Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan and Sharon. The schools are run by Salisbury, 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 Salisbury: Salisbury School District ($32,135 per pupil).
What homeowners in Salisbury 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 Salisbury'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.