How is the town budget allocated?

Town of Ridgefield Budget 
July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023

The Town of Ridgefield mill rate for fiscal 2023-2024 has been set at 25.81.  A total budget of $162,017,483 was approved at referendum for the fiscal year. $110,645,000 will support the operation of our education system. The balance is allocated for General Government, Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Debt Service and Library. Of the total funds required, approximately 91.22% will come from collection of current and delinquent taxes. The balance comes from state government, licenses & permits, charges for services and interest from investments.