Town government · Larimer County, CO
Berthoud's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Berthoud took in $18.8 million and spent $8.9 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Berthoud's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
Town taxes46%
What's in other taxesOther selective sales taxes; alcoholic beverage licenses and 1 more
- Other selective sales taxes$1.2 million
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$94 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$9 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services41%
What's in fees for servicesSewer; water and 1 more
- Sewer$3.8 million
- Water$3.7 million
- Parks and recreation$147 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money3.2%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other10%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Berthoud's spending goes to water, sewer, trash and other utilities.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people spends 24%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$2.9 million
- Sewer systems$2.5 million
What's in running the government and other costsFinance, tax collection and budgeting
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$2.2 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$1.2 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Berthoud. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
What this covers. The money of Town of Berthoud itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.