Collected and spent
In 2022, Suffolk County spent about $3,671.3M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$3,671.3M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.2967 per $100 of value
Source · Suffolk County Legislature (Resolution 858-2024) and Resolution 857-2024; equalization cross-check ORPTS, Suffolk County. Read on October 11, 2026.
Details
Suffolk County (NY) 2024-25 county tax on Town of Brookhaven parcels. Suffolk County Legislature Resolution No. 858-2024 (Intro. Res. 1960-2024, Schedules B, C, D, E), tax rate per $1,000 of taxable assessed valuation, Brookhaven: County General 67.5344 + Community College 2.0157 + County Police District 483.3351 + District Court District 6.8770 = 559.7622 per $1,000 assessed. Equalization rate 0.53% (2024 assessment roll, State report of Oct 25, 2024, per Resolution No. 857-2024; same-year roll). Derived: 559.7622 x 0.53% = 2.967 mills on market value. County Police District is levied on the five western towns (Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip, Smithtown) and is included; RPTL refund charge-back, out-of-county tuition, school superintendent salary, town, school, fire and special districts and sewer districts excludedWhere it goes
Twelve service lines.
Other
$1,409.6M
Police
$596.3M
Health and human services
$578.2M
Debt service · past obligation
$276.8M
Higher education
$239.8M
Public works
$198.0M
Corrections
$177.6M
Courts
$77.0M
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General government
$69.2M
Parks and recreation
$27.2M
Fire
$13.9M
Transit
$7.6M
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
This body makes county policy. It spends county money and sets taxes. It also makes local laws. 18 Legislators. Each one is elected by a district.
Edward P. Romaine
County Executive
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Greg Doroski
Legislator, District 1
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Ann Welker
Legislator, District 2
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James F. Mazzarella
Legislator, District 3
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Nick Caracappa
Legislator, District 4
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Steven Englebright
Legislator, District 5
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Chad Lennon
Legislator, District 6
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Dominick S. Thorne
Legislator, District 7
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Anthony A. Piccirillo
Legislator, District 8
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Samuel Gonzalez
Legislator, District 9
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Trish Bergin
Legislator, District 10
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Steven J. Flotteron
Legislator, District 11
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Leslie Kennedy
Legislator, District 12
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Salvatore Formica
Legislator, District 13
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RJ Renna
Legislator, District 14
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Jason Richberg
Legislator, District 15
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Rebecca Sanin
Legislator, District 16
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Tom Donnelly
Legislator, District 17
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Stephanie Bontempi
Legislator, District 18
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Source · Suffolk County, Suffolk County Charter, sections C2-1 and C2-8. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Suffolk County Charter, sections C2-1 and C2-8 (Powers), on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Legislature adopts the budget by vote. The 2027 budget starts on January 1, 2027.
Each yearThe county budget year starts January 1.
Next electionLegislators serve 4-year terms.
Terms start on January 1 after the election.
How to reach it
County Legislature: 631-853-4070
Phone
725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 11787
Mailing address
Source · Suffolk County, Suffolk County 2027 Recommended Operating Budget, Volume 1. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Suffolk County 2027 Recommended Operating Budget, Volume 1 (adopting resolution) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Suffolk County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Suffolk County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 49. Find yours by address.
Cities: 30. Find yours by address.
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Suffolk County Legislature (Resolution 858-2024) and Resolution 857-2024; equalization cross-check ORPTS, Suffolk County. Read on October 11, 2026.
Details
Suffolk County (NY) 2024-25 county tax on Town of Brookhaven parcels. Suffolk County Legislature Resolution No. 858-2024 (Intro. Res. 1960-2024, Schedules B, C, D, E), tax rate per $1,000 of taxable assessed valuation, Brookhaven: County General 67.5344 + Community College 2.0157 + County Police District 483.3351 + District Court District 6.8770 = 559.7622 per $1,000 assessed. Equalization rate 0.53% (2024 assessment roll, State report of Oct 25, 2024, per Resolution No. 857-2024; same-year roll). Derived: 559.7622 x 0.53% = 2.967 mills on market value. County Police District is levied on the five western towns (Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip, Smithtown) and is included; RPTL refund charge-back, out-of-county tuition, school superintendent salary, town, school, fire and special districts and sewer districts excludedWho decides
Suffolk County, Suffolk County Charter, sections C2-1 and C2-8. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Suffolk County Charter, sections C2-1 and C2-8 (Powers), on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Suffolk County, Suffolk County 2027 Recommended Operating Budget, Volume 1. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Suffolk County 2027 Recommended Operating Budget, Volume 1 (adopting resolution) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Suffolk County, Suffolk County Legislature home page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Suffolk County Legislature home page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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