Waterville, ME town hall & government
Waterville spent $59.1 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $3,565 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Waterville's government.
Where Waterville's money goes
Waterville runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Maine cities.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 42%
- Property taxes 38%
- From the federal government 12%
- Fees & charges 5%
- From other local governments 1%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Who works for Waterville
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Waterville 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 Waterville's government
Who represents Waterville
Waterville is represented in Congress by Senators Susan M. Collins and Angus S. King, Jr. and Representative Chellie Pingree. Janet Mills 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.