Charlotte, NC town hall & government
Charlotte spent $3.5 billion in the year to June 30, 2024, about $3,880 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Charlotte's government.
Who runs Charlotte
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Charlotte's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Fees & charges 34%
- Property taxes 19%
- Sales taxes 16%
- From the federal government 9%
- Utility sales 8%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- From the state 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Charlotte
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte's K–12 school district, shared with Cornelius, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill and Davidson. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 34%
- State 49%
- Federal 18%
Of the $13,065 per pupil, $8,334 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 Charlotte kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Charlotte 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 Charlotte's government
Who represents Charlotte
Charlotte is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representatives Alma S. Adams, Tim Moore and Mark Harris. Josh Stein 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.