Vernon, CT town hall & government
Vernon spent $139.2 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $4,734 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Vernon's government.
Where Vernon's money goes
Vernon 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 63%
- From the state 24%
- Fees & charges 11%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Vernon
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Vernon didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Vernon School District
Vernon's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Vernon, 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 49%
- State 43%
- Federal 8%
Of the $22,879 per pupil, $12,630 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 Vernon 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 Vernon'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.