American Fork, UT town hall & government
American Fork spent $74.1 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $2,151 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach American Fork's government.
Who runs American Fork
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where American Fork's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Fees & charges 38%
- Sales taxes 22%
- Property taxes 13%
- Interest, fines & other 12%
- Utility sales 9%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- From the state 2%
- From the federal government 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for American Fork
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Alpine School District
American Fork's K–12 school district, shared with Alpine, Cedar Fort, Cedar Hills, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield and Highland. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Utah districts overall: 42% local, 51% state, 8% federal
- Local 39%
- State 56%
- Federal 5%
Of the $10,044 per pupil, $6,868 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 American Fork kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in American Fork 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 American Fork's government
Who represents American Fork
American Fork is represented in Congress by Senators Mike Lee and John R. Curtis and Representatives Mike Kennedy and Burgess Owens. Spencer Cox 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.