The Dalles, OR town hall & government
The Dalles spent $37.1 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,327 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach The Dalles's government.
Where The Dalles's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 30%
- Property taxes 20%
- Interest, fines & other 19%
- Utility sales 15%
- Fees & charges 13%
- Sales taxes 2%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for The Dalles
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
North Wasco School District 21
The Dalles's K–12 school district, shared with Mosier. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Oregon districts overall: 38% local, 52% state, 10% federal
- Local 30%
- State 58%
- Federal 12%
Of the $16,590 per pupil, $9,381 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 The Dalles: Dufur School District 29 ($20,950 per pupil).
Which schools The Dalles kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in The Dalles 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 The Dalles's government
Who represents The Dalles
The Dalles is represented in Congress by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representative Cliff Bentz. Tina Kotek 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.