Washington, IL town hall & government
Washington spent $23.7 million in the year to April 30, 2023, about $1,483 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Washington's government.
Where Washington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 47%
- Fees & charges 21%
- Utility sales 11%
- Property taxes 8%
- Sales taxes 4%
- From other local governments 4%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
Who works for Washington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Washington Community High School District 308
Washington's high school district, shared with Washington. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Illinois districts overall: 52% local, 38% state, 10% federal
- Local 61%
- State 36%
- Federal 3%
Of the $16,469 per pupil, $9,803 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.
Also serving Washington: Central School District 51 ($12,580 per pupil) · Washington School District 52 ($13,583 per pupil) · District 50 Schools ($17,923 per pupil).
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 Richard J. Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and Representative Darin LaHood. J. B. Pritzker 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.