Lincoln, RI town hall & government
Lincoln spent $106.7 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $4,741 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Lincoln's government.
Where Lincoln's money goes
Lincoln runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Rhode Island towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 48%
- From the state 35%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- Fees & charges 5%
- Utility sales 4%
- From the federal government 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Lincoln
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Lincoln 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 Lincoln's government
Who represents Lincoln
Lincoln is represented in Congress by Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Gabe Amo. Dan McKee 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.