Collected and spent
In 2023, Burlington School District spent about $119.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$119.4M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.59 per $100 of value
Source · Vermont Department of Taxes, Vermont statewide homestead education property tax 2024. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Vermont statewide homestead education property tax 2024 — FY2024 homestead rate modeled at 15.9 mills/$1,000 FMV (~1.59% effective; applies statewide to homestead properties; 32 V.S.A. §5402; rate set annually by VT Legislature). Verify at VT Dept of Taxes education property tax rateWhere it goes
Three service lines.
Schools
$90.4M
Public works
$25.2M
General government
$3.8M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - 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 Burlington School District address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Burlington School District
Sources
What it is
Vermont Department of Taxes, Vermont statewide homestead education property tax 2024. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Vermont statewide homestead education property tax 2024 — FY2024 homestead rate modeled at 15.9 mills/$1,000 FMV (~1.59% effective; applies statewide to homestead properties; 32 V.S.A. §5402; rate set annually by VT Legislature). Verify at VT Dept of Taxes education property tax rateSpent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Vermont Department of Taxes, Vermont statewide homestead education property tax 2024. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Vermont statewide homestead education property tax 2024 — FY2024 homestead rate modeled at 15.9 mills/$1,000 FMV (~1.59% effective; applies statewide to homestead properties; 32 V.S.A. §5402; rate set annually by VT Legislature). Verify at VT Dept of Taxes education property tax rateTo act on what you have read
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