Collected and spent
In 2022, Trenton spent about $546.1M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$546.1M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$2.426 per $100 of value
Source · Mercer County Board of Taxation, Mercer County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Trenton municipal tax $3.775 per $100 assessed. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Mercer County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Trenton municipal tax $3.775 per $100 assessed (operating + city library), restated on market value = 24.26 millsWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Schools
$421.9M
Other
$50.0M
Health and human services
$18.9M
Police
$18.7M
Fire
$14.5M
Public works
$13.0M
Parks and recreation
$2.9M
Courts
$2.8M
General government
$2.6M
Debt service · past obligation
$0.7M
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
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Also on this tax bill
A Trenton address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Trenton
Sources
What it is
Mercer County Board of Taxation, Mercer County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Trenton municipal tax $3.775 per $100 assessed. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Mercer County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Trenton municipal tax $3.775 per $100 assessed (operating + city library), restated on market value = 24.26 millsSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Mercer County Board of Taxation, Mercer County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Trenton municipal tax $3.775 per $100 assessed. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Mercer County 2024 Abstract of Ratables — City of Trenton municipal tax $3.775 per $100 assessed (operating + city library), restated on market value = 24.26 millsTo act on what you have read
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