The municipal portion is the share of property taxes that funds municipal services, distinct from education portions that flow to school funding. Property tax bills typically show these components separately, though total amounts come due together. The municipal portion covers roads, water and sewer systems, parks and recreation, fire protection, police services, garbage collection, planning, and administration. Municipal councils control this portion through annual budget decisions. Understanding the municipal portion helps property owners recognize that not all their property tax goes to the municipality, and helps evaluate whether municipal services provide value relative to the taxes supporting them.