Collected and spent
In 2022, West Palm Beach spent about $458.5M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$458.5M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
8.194 mills
Source · Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, Palm Beach County 2024 final tax rate table by taxing district. Read on June 9, 2026.
Where it goes
Ten service lines.
Other
$128.6M
Public works
$124.3M
Police
$63.1M
Fire
$49.9M
General government
$35.0M
Parks and recreation
$25.3M
Debt service · past obligation
$13.3M
Health and human services
$13.1M
Library
$4.9M
Courts
$1.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A West Palm Beach address pays these governments too.
On every bill in West Palm Beach
Sources
What it is
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, Palm Beach County 2024 final tax rate table by taxing district. Read on June 9, 2026.
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, Palm Beach County 2024 final tax rate table by taxing district. Read on June 9, 2026.
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