Sanford, FL town hall & government
Sanford spent $130.5 million in the year to September 30, 2024, about $2,066 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Sanford's government.
Who runs Sanford
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Sanford's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 23%
- Utility sales 22%
- Fees & charges 15%
- Sales taxes 11%
- From the state 10%
- Interest, fines & other 8%
- Other taxes & licenses 6%
- From the federal government 3%
- From other local governments 2%
Who works for Sanford
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Seminole County School District
Sanford's K–12 school district, shared with Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo and Winter Springs. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Florida districts overall: 55% local, 29% state, 15% federal
- Local 45%
- State 42%
- Federal 13%
Of the $10,857 per pupil, $6,184 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 Sanford kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Sanford 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 Sanford's government
Who represents Sanford
Sanford is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Cory Mills. Ron DeSantis 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.