Collected and spent
In 2022, Lorain spent about $72.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$72.8M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Income tax
2%
Source · Regional Income Tax Agency, Lorain resident municipal income tax. Read on May 24, 2026.
Details
Lorain resident municipal income tax (2.00%; OH municipal income tax — administered by Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA))Where it goes
Nine service lines.
General government
$15.0M
Other
$12.9M
Police
$12.7M
Fire
$12.7M
Debt service · past obligation
$5.3M
Transit
$4.9M
Public works
$4.3M
Health and human services
$4.3M
Parks and recreation
$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
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A Lorain address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Lorain
Sources
What it is
Regional Income Tax Agency, Lorain resident municipal income tax. Read on May 24, 2026.
Details
Lorain resident municipal income tax (2.00%; OH municipal income tax — administered by Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA))Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Regional Income Tax Agency, Lorain resident municipal income tax. Read on May 24, 2026.
Details
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