Collected and spent
In 2022, Rochester spent about $1,542.9M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$1,542.9M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.406 per $100 of value
Source · City of Rochester Finance Department, City of Rochester. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Rochester (NY) 2024-25 property tax — homestead city rate $4.06/M on AV at 100% equalization (the state equalization rate for the 2024 roll, which the FY2024-25 levy uses) = 4.06 mills effective on market value (city rate fell from $6.52 to $4.06 after the 2024 citywide reassessment). Source: City of Rochester Finance Dept / cityofrochester.gov tax-ratesWhere it goes
Eleven service lines.
Schools
$836.6M
Other
$320.9M
Public works
$117.8M
Police
$100.1M
Fire
$63.2M
General government
$30.4M
Parks and recreation
$19.8M
Health and human services
$18.6M
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Library
$18.1M
Debt service · past obligation
$14.3M
Courts
$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
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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 Rochester address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Rochester
Sources
What it is
City of Rochester Finance Department, City of Rochester. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Rochester (NY) 2024-25 property tax — homestead city rate $4.06/M on AV at 100% equalization (the state equalization rate for the 2024 roll, which the FY2024-25 levy uses) = 4.06 mills effective on market value (city rate fell from $6.52 to $4.06 after the 2024 citywide reassessment). Source: City of Rochester Finance Dept / cityofrochester.gov tax-ratesSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
City of Rochester Finance Department, City of Rochester. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Rochester (NY) 2024-25 property tax — homestead city rate $4.06/M on AV at 100% equalization (the state equalization rate for the 2024 roll, which the FY2024-25 levy uses) = 4.06 mills effective on market value (city rate fell from $6.52 to $4.06 after the 2024 citywide reassessment). Source: City of Rochester Finance Dept / cityofrochester.gov tax-ratesTo act on what you have read
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