Kenner, LA town hall & government
Kenner spent $87.8 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $1,372 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Kenner's government.
Who runs Kenner
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Kenner's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From other local governments 48%
- Fees & charges 18%
- Property taxes 11%
- Sales taxes 8%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- Other taxes & licenses 6%
- From the federal government 1%
- Utility sales <1%
- From the state <1%
Who works for Kenner
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Jefferson Parish School District
Kenner's K–12 school district, shared with Grand Isle, Gretna, Harahan, Jean Lafitte and Westwego. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Louisiana districts overall: 47% local, 34% state, 19% federal
- Local 43%
- State 26%
- Federal 31%
Of the $14,671 per pupil, $7,205 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 Kenner kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Kenner 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 Kenner's government
Who represents Kenner
Kenner is represented in Congress by Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy and Representatives Steve Scalise and Troy A. Carter. Jeff Landry 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.