Homer, NY town hall & government
Homer spent $5.3 million in the year to February 28, 2022, about $1,733 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Homer's government.
Where Homer's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 26%
- Property taxes 24%
- From other local governments 21%
- Fees & charges 14%
- Utility sales 5%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- From the federal government 3%
- Sales taxes 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Who works for Homer
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Homer Central School District
Homer's K–12 school district, shared with Scott, Homer, Truxton, Preble, Summerhill and Spafford. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New York districts overall: 51% local, 41% state, 8% federal
- Local 32%
- State 58%
- Federal 9%
Of the $25,166 per pupil, $15,372 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 Homer kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Homer 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 Homer's government
Who represents Homer
Homer is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative John W. Mannion. Kathy Hochul 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.