Sebastian, FL town hall & government
Sebastian spent $24.6 million in the year to September 30, 2022, about $928 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Sebastian's government.
Who runs Sebastian
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Sebastian's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From other local governments 20%
- Property taxes 19%
- Fees & charges 16%
- Sales taxes 14%
- From the state 13%
- Other taxes & licenses 11%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From the federal government 1%
Who works for Sebastian
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Sebastian didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Indian River County School District
Sebastian's K–12 school district, shared with Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Orchid and Vero Beach. 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 73%
- State 16%
- Federal 12%
Of the $12,517 per pupil, $7,383 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 Sebastian kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Sebastian 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 Sebastian's government
Who represents Sebastian
Sebastian is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Mike Haridopolos. 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.