Williamstown, MI town hall & government
Williamstown spent $1.2 million in the year to March 31, 2022, about $240 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Williamstown's government.
Where Williamstown's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 44%
- Property taxes 22%
- Interest, fines & other 22%
- Fees & charges 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 4%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Williamstown
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Williamstown didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Williamston Community Schools
Williamstown's K–12 school district, shared with Williamston, Wheatfield and Leroy. 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 33%
- State 63%
- Federal 3%
Of the $13,615 per pupil, $7,746 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 Williamstown: Haslett Public Schools ($15,137 per pupil) · Perry Public School District ($14,126 per pupil).
Which schools Williamstown kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Williamstown 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 Williamstown's government
Who represents Williamstown
Williamstown is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Tom Barrett. 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.