New Britain, PA town hall & government
New Britain spent $4.7 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,594 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach New Britain's government.
Where New Britain's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 46%
- Income taxes 19%
- Other taxes & licenses 15%
- From the federal government 7%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- From the state 5%
- Fees & charges 2%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for New Britain
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. New Britain didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Central Bucks School District
New Britain's K–12 school district, shared with Buckingham, Chalfont, Doylestown, Doylestown, Plumstead and Warrington. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Pennsylvania districts overall: 55% local, 37% state, 8% federal
- Local 77%
- State 21%
- Federal 2%
Of the $20,101 per pupil, $13,150 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 Britain kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in New Britain 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 Britain's government
Who represents New Britain
New Britain is represented in Congress by Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick and Representative Brian K. Fitzpatrick. Josh Shapiro 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.