Collected and spent
In 2022, Paterson spent about $260.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$260.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.4636 per $100 of value
Source · Passaic County Board of Taxation, Passaic County 2024 Abstract of Ratables. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Passaic County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Paterson municipal tax $2.813 plus city library $0.065 per $100 assessed, restated on market value using the state's published effective rate ratio = 14.64 mills. Bundles city operating budget and city libraryWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Other
$78.2M
Health and human services
$45.4M
Police
$44.5M
Fire
$40.7M
Public works
$27.6M
General government
$7.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$7.1M
Parks and recreation
$4.4M
Courts
$3.0M
Library
$2.0M
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
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When decisions happen
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How to reach it
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Also on this tax bill
A Paterson address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Paterson
Sources
What it is
Passaic County Board of Taxation, Passaic County 2024 Abstract of Ratables. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Passaic County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Paterson municipal tax $2.813 plus city library $0.065 per $100 assessed, restated on market value using the state's published effective rate ratio = 14.64 mills. Bundles city operating budget and city librarySpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Passaic County Board of Taxation, Passaic County 2024 Abstract of Ratables. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Passaic County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Paterson municipal tax $2.813 plus city library $0.065 per $100 assessed, restated on market value using the state's published effective rate ratio = 14.64 mills. Bundles city operating budget and city libraryTo act on what you have read
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