Watertown, CT town hall & government
Watertown spent $107.7 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $4,870 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Watertown's government.
Where Watertown's money goes
Watertown 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 80%
- From the state 19%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Fees & charges <1%
Who works for Watertown
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Watertown 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 Watertown'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.