Hanover, NJ town hall & government
Hanover spent $34 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $2,321 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Hanover's government.
Who runs Hanover
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Hanover's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 59%
- Fees & charges 25%
- From the state 7%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From the federal government 2%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Hanover
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Hanover Park Regional School District
Hanover's high school district, shared with East Hanover and Florham Park. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 79%
- State 19%
- Federal 2%
Of the $32,758 per pupil, $17,959 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 Hanover: Hanover Township School District ($29,921 per pupil).
Which schools Hanover kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Hanover 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 Hanover's government
Who represents Hanover
Hanover is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Analilia Mejia. Mikie Sherrill 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.