Collected and spent
In 2023, Portland spent about $139.7M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$139.7M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where it goes
Three service lines.
Schools
$111.8M
Public works
$16.5M
General government
$11.4M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - 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 Portland address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Portland
Sources
What it is
Portland Public Schools. Read on July 12, 2026.
Details
Portland Public Schools — school funding included in City of Portland municipal property tax levy (no separate school district property tax levy in ME municipalities)Spent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
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