Collected and spent
In 2022, Topeka spent about $160.7M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$160.7M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$3.6956 per $100 of value
Source · Shawnee County Clerk, City of Topeka's certified 2024 rate of 36.956, from the Shawnee County Clerk's signed 2024 tax levy schedule. Read on June 9, 2026.
Where it goes
Seven service lines.
Public works
$79.1M
Police
$38.7M
Fire
$27.7M
General government
$9.1M
Parks and recreation
$2.8M
Courts
$1.7M
Other
$1.6M
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 Topeka address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Topeka
Sources
What it is
Shawnee County Clerk, City of Topeka's certified 2024 rate of 36.956, from the Shawnee County Clerk's signed 2024 tax levy schedule. Read on June 9, 2026.
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Shawnee County Clerk, City of Topeka's certified 2024 rate of 36.956, from the Shawnee County Clerk's signed 2024 tax levy schedule. Read on June 9, 2026.
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