Collected and spent
In 2022, Elizabeth spent about $327.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$327.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.2891 per $100 of value
Source · Union County Board of Taxation, Union County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Elizabeth municipal tax $1.197 per $100 assessed. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Union County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Elizabeth municipal tax $1.197 per $100 assessed (operating + city library); Elizabeth assesses above market value, so on market value this is 12.89 millsWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Other
$75.9M
Police
$57.3M
Public works
$48.1M
Health and human services
$47.5M
General government
$37.5M
Fire
$32.3M
Parks and recreation
$16.9M
Library
$4.4M
Courts
$4.3M
Debt service · past obligation
$3.2M
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
An Elizabeth address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Elizabeth
Sources
What it is
Union County Board of Taxation, Union County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Elizabeth municipal tax $1.197 per $100 assessed. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Union County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Elizabeth municipal tax $1.197 per $100 assessed (operating + city library); Elizabeth assesses above market value, so on market value this is 12.89 millsSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Union County Board of Taxation, Union County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Elizabeth municipal tax $1.197 per $100 assessed. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Union County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Elizabeth municipal tax $1.197 per $100 assessed (operating + city library); Elizabeth assesses above market value, so on market value this is 12.89 millsTo act on what you have read
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