City government · Williamsburg City, VA
Williamsburg's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), Williamsburg took in $76.7 million and spent $69.0 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Williamsburg's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
City taxes64%
What's in other taxesOther selective sales taxes; occupation and business licenses and 4 more
- Other selective sales taxes$13.7 million
- Occupation and business licenses$3.1 million
- Public utility taxes$378 thousand
- Real estate and stock transfer taxes$354 thousand
- Other licenses$261 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$167 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services17%
What's in fees for servicesSewer; water and 3 more
- Sewer$4.4 million
- Water$4.4 million
- Garbage collection$2.4 million
- Other service charges$1.5 million
- Parks and recreation$499 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money0.7%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money10%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other8.1%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Williamsburg's spending goes to housing and community development.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people spend nothing on this.
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice; fire protection and 3 more
- Police$7.8 million
- Fire protection$6.2 million
- Prisons and jails$2.6 million
- Courts and legal services$659 thousand
- Inspections and regulation$538 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out; government buildings and 2 more
- Other and not broken out$14.8 million
- Government buildings$2.3 million
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$405 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$215 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesSewer systems; water supply and 1 more
- Sewer systems$3.9 million
- Water supply$3.9 million
- Garbage and solid waste$1.0 million
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$5.9 million
What's in social servicesOther public welfare
- Other public welfare$3.6 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation and libraries
- Parks and recreation$2.0 million
- Libraries$1.1 million
What's in health and hospitalsPublic health
- Public health$1.7 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Williamsburg. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
What this covers. The money of City of Williamsburg 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.