Harrington, DE town hall & government
Harrington spent $8.1 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,108 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Harrington's government.
Where Harrington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Fees & charges 42%
- Interest, fines & other 26%
- Property taxes 18%
- Utility sales 8%
- Other taxes & licenses 4%
- From the state 2%
- From other local governments <1%
Harrington didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Harrington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Harrington didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Lake Forest School District
Harrington's K–12 school district, shared with Bowers, Felton, Viola and Frederica. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Delaware districts overall: 32% local, 57% state, 11% federal
- Local 18%
- State 65%
- Federal 17%
Of the $18,519 per pupil, $9,342 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.
Which schools Harrington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Harrington 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 Harrington's government
Who represents Harrington
Harrington is represented in Congress by Senators Christopher A. Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Sarah McBride. Matt Meyer 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.