Erlanger, KY town hall & government
Erlanger spent $21.6 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $1,095 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Erlanger's government.
Who runs Erlanger
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Erlanger's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Income taxes 41%
- Sales taxes 21%
- Property taxes 17%
- Fees & charges 8%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From the federal government 4%
- From the state 4%
- From other local governments <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Erlanger
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Kenton County School District
Erlanger's K–12 school district, shared with Crescent Springs, Fairview, Independence, Kenton Vale, Ryland Heights and Villa Hills. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Kentucky districts overall: 37% local, 46% state, 17% federal
- Local 47%
- State 43%
- Federal 10%
Of the $12,024 per pupil, $7,158 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 Erlanger: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District ($14,990 per pupil).
Which schools Erlanger kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Erlanger 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 Erlanger's government
Who represents Erlanger
Erlanger is represented in Congress by Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Representative Thomas Massie. Andy Beshear 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.