Stamford, CT town hall & government
Stamford spent $808 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $6,149 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Stamford's government.
Where Stamford's money goes
Stamford runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut cities.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 78%
- From the state 10%
- Fees & charges 8%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- From the federal government <1%
- From other local governments <1%
- Utility sales <1%
Who works for Stamford
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Stamford 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 Stamford's government
Who represents Stamford
Stamford is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy and Representative James A. Himes. 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.