Washington, IA town hall & government
Washington spent $13.3 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,840 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Washington's government.
Who runs Washington
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Washington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 29%
- Fees & charges 19%
- From the state 15%
- Interest, fines & other 14%
- Utility sales 12%
- Sales taxes 8%
- From other local governments 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From the federal government 1%
Who works for Washington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Washington Community School District
Washington's K–12 school district, shared with Brighton. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Iowa districts overall: 43% local, 49% state, 8% federal
- Local 41%
- State 52%
- Federal 7%
Of the $14,542 per pupil, $9,264 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 Washington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Washington 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 Washington's government
Who represents Washington
Washington is represented in Congress by Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Kim Reynolds 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.