Howell, NJ town hall & government
Howell spent $58.3 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,121 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Howell's government.
Who runs Howell
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Howell's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 79%
- Fees & charges 12%
- Other taxes & licenses 4%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- From the state 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- Sales taxes <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Howell
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Freehold Regional School District
Howell's high school district, shared with Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold, Freehold and Manalapan. 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 65%
- State 32%
- Federal 3%
Of the $21,900 per pupil, $13,384 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 Howell: Howell Township School District ($25,521 per pupil) · Colts Neck Township School District ($35,679 per pupil).
Which schools Howell kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Howell 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 Howell's government
Who represents Howell
Howell is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Christopher H. Smith. 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.