Collected and spent
In 2022, Calvert County spent about $578.5M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$578.5M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Income tax
3%
Source · Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Calvert County)Where it goes
Eleven service lines.
Schools
$346.9M
Other
$72.2M
Public works
$36.5M
Police
$29.3M
Parks and recreation
$27.8M
General government
$20.6M
Corrections
$11.4M
Debt service · past obligation
$10.7M
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Health and human services
$9.2M
Fire
$8.3M
Courts
$5.4M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
State law has each county's top board set the property tax rate every year. In Calvert County, that board is the Commissioners. All county voters pick all 5 Commissioners.
Mike Hart
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Mark C. Cox, Sr.
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Catherine M. Grasso
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Earl F. "Buddy" Hance
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Todd Ireland
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Maryland General Assembly, Md. Code, Tax-Property §6-302(a), county property tax rate. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Md. Code, Tax-Property §6-302(a), county property tax rate (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Commissioners adopt the budget in June. The approved budget starts on July 1.
Each yearThe county fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 5 seats
How to reach it
Clerk to the Board: 410-535-1600, ext. 2214
Phone
County Administration Building, 150 Main Street, Suite 278, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Mailing address
Source · Calvert County, Calvert County, FY 2027 Adopted Operating Budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Calvert County, FY 2027 Adopted Operating Budget (Budget Framework and budget calendar) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Calvert County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Calvert County
MarylandState
Calvert County Public SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 10
HuntingtownNot in Who Taxes Me yet
DunkirkNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Chesapeake Ranch EstatesNot in Who Taxes Me yet
OwingsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
LusbyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Prince FrederickNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Chesapeake BeachNot in Who Taxes Me yet
SolomonsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
St. LeonardNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Drum PointNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Calvert County)Who decides
Maryland General Assembly, Md. Code, Tax-Property §6-302(a), county property tax rate. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Md. Code, Tax-Property §6-302(a), county property tax rate (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Calvert County, Calvert County, FY 2027 Adopted Operating Budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Calvert County, FY 2027 Adopted Operating Budget (Budget Framework and budget calendar) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Calvert County, Calvert County, Board of County Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Calvert County, Board of County Commissioners page (Contact the Clerk) (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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