Collected and spent
In 2022, Caroline County spent about $156.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$156.8M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Income tax
3.2%
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 (Caroline County)Where it goes
Eleven service lines.
Schools
$110.4M
Other
$22.8M
Public works
$4.5M
Police
$3.8M
Corrections
$3.5M
General government
$2.9M
Debt service · past obligation
$2.7M
Fire
$2.1M
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Parks and recreation
$1.9M
Courts
$1.4M
Health and human services
$1.0M
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
The 3 Commissioners make county laws. They decide what taxes to charge and set the rates. They also set the county budgets.
J. Travis Breeding
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Larry C. Porter
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
N. Franklin Bartz
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Caroline County, Caroline County, Commissioners Office, Power & Duties. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Caroline County, Commissioners Office, Power & Duties (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The county budget takes effect on July 1 each year. The FY 2025 budget book lists that year as July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Each yearThe county fiscal year starts on July 1.
November 3, 2026Election for 3 seats
How to reach it
Commissioners Office: 410-479-0660
Phone
County Courthouse, 109 Market St., Room 123, Denton, MD 21629
Mailing address
Source · Caroline County, Caroline County, FY 2025 Budget Book. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Caroline County, FY 2025 Budget Book (Budget Message) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Caroline County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Caroline County
MarylandState
Caroline County Public SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 3
DentonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
FederalsburgNot in Who Taxes Me yet
RidgelyNot 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 (Caroline County)Who decides
Caroline County, Caroline County, Commissioners Office, Power & Duties. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Caroline County, Commissioners Office, Power & Duties (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Caroline County, Caroline County, FY 2025 Budget Book. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Caroline County, FY 2025 Budget Book (Budget Message) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Caroline County, Caroline County, County Commissioners Office page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Caroline County, County Commissioners Office page (Contact Us) (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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