North Providence, RI town hall & government
North Providence spent $137 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $4,029 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach North Providence's government.
Where North Providence's money goes
North Providence 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 50%
- From the state 40%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Fees & charges 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for North Providence
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
North Providence School District
North Providence's K–12 school district. The schools are run by North Providence, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Rhode Island districts overall: 48% local, 40% state, 13% federal
- Local 44%
- State 47%
- Federal 9%
Of the $19,364 per pupil, $11,873 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.
What homeowners in North Providence 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 North Providence's government
Who represents North Providence
North Providence 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.