New Milford, NJ town hall & government
New Milford spent $19.2 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,174 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach New Milford's government.
Who runs New Milford
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 New Milford's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 98%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- From the state 1%
- Fees & charges <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
New Milford didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for New Milford
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
New Milford Borough School District
New Milford's K–12 school district. 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 70%
- State 26%
- Federal 4%
Of the $26,279 per pupil, $15,298 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 New Milford kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in New Milford 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 New Milford's government
Who represents New Milford
New Milford is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Josh Gottheimer. 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.