Covington, VA town hall & government
Covington spent $31.1 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $5,483 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Covington's government.
Who runs Covington
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Covington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 31%
- From the state 19%
- Fees & charges 16%
- Sales taxes 10%
- From the federal government 8%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- Utility sales 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
Who works for Covington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Covington's K–12 school district, shared with Clifton Forge and Iron Gate. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Virginia districts overall: 49% local, 41% state, 10% federal
- Local 25%
- State 63%
- Federal 12%
Of the $15,721 per pupil, $8,801 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 Covington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Covington 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 Covington's government
Who represents Covington
Covington is represented in Congress by Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and Representative Ben Cline. Abigail Spanberger 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.