Bennington, VT town hall & government
Bennington spent $23.7 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $1,551 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Bennington's government.
Where Bennington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 50%
- From the state 19%
- Utility sales 13%
- Fees & charges 12%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
Who works for Bennington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Bennington didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Bennington's school district, shared with Arlington, Sandgate, North Bennington, Old Bennington, Pownal and Shaftsbury. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Vermont districts overall: 5% local, 89% state, 6% federal
- Local 30%
- State 33%
- Federal 36%
What homeowners in Bennington 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 Bennington's government
Who represents Bennington
Bennington is represented in Congress by Senators Bernard Sanders and Peter Welch and Representative Becca Balint. Phil Scott 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.