Springfield, FL town hall & government
Springfield spent $12.2 million in the year to September 30, 2022, about $1,483 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Springfield's government.
Where Springfield's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 37%
- Fees & charges 27%
- From the federal government 11%
- Utility sales 9%
- Sales taxes 6%
- Property taxes 4%
- From other local governments 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
Who works for Springfield
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Bay County School District
Springfield's K–12 school district, shared with Callaway, Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach, Panama City Beach, Panama City and Parker. 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 53%
- State 32%
- Federal 16%
Of the $11,843 per pupil, $7,480 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 Springfield kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Springfield 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 Springfield's government
Who represents Springfield
Springfield is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Neal P. Dunn. 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.