Washington, IN town hall & government
Washington spent $19.5 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $1,599 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
- Utility sales 60%
- Fees & charges 24%
- From the state 9%
- Property taxes 6%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- From other local governments <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
- Sales taxes <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 Corporation
Washington's K–12 school district, shared with Harrison, Veale and Washington. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Indiana districts overall: 33% local, 56% state, 11% federal
- Local 20%
- State 64%
- Federal 16%
Of the $13,183 per pupil, $6,248 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 Todd Young and Jim Banks and Representative Mark B. Messmer. Mike Braun 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.