Scotland, CT town hall & government
Scotland spent $9.8 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $5,913 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Scotland's government.
Where Scotland's money goes
Scotland 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 64%
- From the state 32%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Fees & charges 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From the federal government 1%
Who works for Scotland
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Scotland 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. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact Scotland'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.