Port Washington, WI town hall & government
Port Washington spent $24.4 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $1,911 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Port Washington's government.
Who runs Port Washington
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Port Washington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 29%
- Fees & charges 22%
- From the state 17%
- Interest, fines & other 14%
- Utility sales 11%
- From the federal government 3%
- From other local governments 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Port Washington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Port Washington-Saukville School District
Port Washington's K–12 school district, shared with Port Washington and Saukville. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Wisconsin districts overall: 39% local, 50% state, 11% federal
- Local 40%
- State 56%
- Federal 5%
Of the $14,544 per pupil, $8,957 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.
Also serving Port Washington: Grafton School District ($13,668 per pupil).
Which schools Port Washington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Port Washington 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 Port Washington's government
Who represents Port Washington
Port Washington is represented in Congress by Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin and Representative Glenn Grothman. Tony Evers 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.