Charlton, MA town hall & government
Charlton spent $36.2 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $2,643 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Charlton's government.
Where Charlton's money goes
Charlton runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Massachusetts towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 74%
- From the state 8%
- Fees & charges 6%
- From the federal government 4%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
- Utility sales 1%
Who works for Charlton
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Charlton 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 Charlton's government
Who represents Charlton
Charlton is represented in Congress by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey and Representative Richard E. Neal. Maura Healey 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.