South Haven, MI town hall & government
South Haven spent $56.5 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $14,168 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach South Haven's government.
Where South Haven's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 46%
- Property taxes 21%
- Interest, fines & other 12%
- Fees & charges 12%
- From the state 5%
- From other local governments 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From the federal government 1%
Who works for South Haven
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
South Haven Public Schools
South Haven's K–12 school district, shared with South Haven, Casco and Geneva. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Michigan districts overall: 34% local, 57% state, 9% federal
- Local 59%
- State 32%
- Federal 10%
Of the $15,193 per pupil, $8,731 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 South Haven kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in South Haven 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 South Haven's government
Who represents South Haven
South Haven is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Bill Huizenga. Gretchen Whitmer 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.