Township government · Hendricks County, IN
Washington Township's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Washington Township took in $22.3 million and spent $19.1 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Washington Township's money comes from a personal income tax.Most U.S. townships and towns of 50,000+ people get none.
Township taxes93%
Fees for services6.8%
What's in fees for servicesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$1.5 million
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Fines and other0.4%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Washington Township's spending goes to police, fire, courts and jails.A typical U.S. township or town of 50,000+ people spends 9.5%.
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection
- Fire protection$15.8 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$3.1 million
What's in social servicesOther public welfare and welfare institutions
- Other public welfare$123 thousand
- Welfare institutions$29 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Washington Township. 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 Washington Township 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.