City government · Dauphin County, PA
Harrisburg's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Harrisburg took in $14.1 million and spent $8.5 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Harrisburg's money comes from federal tax money.A typical U.S. city of 50,000+ people gets 3.6%.
Fees for services65%
What's in fees for servicesHousing
- Housing$9.1 million
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money34%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other1.6%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Harrisburg's spending goes to housing and community development.A typical U.S. city of 50,000+ people spends 1.4%.
Spending by category100%
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Harrisburg. 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 City of Harrisburg 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.