Village government · Denton County, TX
Highland's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2023), Highland took in $36.0 million and spent $29.4 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Highland's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
Village taxes63%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; occupation and business licenses and 1 more
- Public utility taxes$1.6 million
- Occupation and business licenses$391 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$6 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services31%
What's in fees for servicesWater; sewer and 1 more
- Water$6.3 million
- Sewer$4.5 million
- Parks and recreation$187 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money0.6%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other5.4%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Highland's spending goes to running the government and other costs.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people spends 18%.
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice; fire protection and 1 more
- Police$6.0 million
- Fire protection$3.2 million
- Courts and legal services$117 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$4.9 million
- Sewer systems$3.6 million
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology); government buildings and 2 more
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$2.6 million
- Government buildings$1.9 million
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$1.5 million
- Other and not broken out$1.4 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$2.8 million
What's in interest on debtInterest on general debt and interest on water supply debt
- Interest on general debt$1.0 million
- Interest on water supply debt$277 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Village of Highland. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
What this covers. The money of Village of Highland 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.