Collected and spent
In 2022, Carroll County spent about $814.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$814.8M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Income tax
3.03%
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 (Carroll County)Where it goes
14 service lines.
Schools
$461.0M
Other
$88.9M
Public works
$55.9M
Higher education
$39.6M
General government
$39.3M
Police
$28.8M
Library
$20.0M
Health and human services
$19.4M
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Fire
$17.1M
Debt service · past obligation
$13.4M
Corrections
$12.0M
Courts
$11.2M
Parks and recreation
$7.1M
Transit
$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 5 Commissioners make the laws and run the county. They adopt the budgets. They also set the tax rates. 5 Commissioners serve 4-year terms, one for each of 5 districts.
Joseph Vigliotti
Commissioner, District 1
Term end not published
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Kenneth Kiler
Commissioner, District 2
Term end not published
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Tom Gordon III
Commissioner, District 3
Term end not published
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Michael Guerin
Commissioner, District 4
Term end not published
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Susan W. Krebs
Commissioner, District 5
Term end not published
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Source · Carroll County, Carroll County FY27 Adopted Operating Budget Book, Commissioners' duties (read 2026-10-10). Read on October 10, 2026.
When decisions happen
The Commissioners hold a public hearing in May on the proposed budget and the tax levy. They then adopt the budget.
Each yearThe county fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Each Commissioner's term ends in 2026.
How to reach it
Board of County Commissioners: 410-386-2043
Phone
Carroll County Office Building, 225 North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Mailing address
Source · Carroll County, Carroll County FY27 Adopted Operating Budget Book, Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and budget process. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Carroll County FY27 Adopted Operating Budget Book, Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and budget process (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Carroll County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Carroll County
MarylandState
Carroll County Public SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 6
EldersburgNot in Who Taxes Me yet
WestminsterNot in Who Taxes Me yet
HampsteadNot in Who Taxes Me yet
TaneytownNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Mount AiryNot in Who Taxes Me yet
ManchesterNot 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 (Carroll County)Who decides
Carroll County, Carroll County FY27 Adopted Operating Budget Book, Commissioners' duties (read 2026-10-10). Read on October 10, 2026.
When decisions happen
Carroll County, Carroll County FY27 Adopted Operating Budget Book, Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and budget process. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Carroll County FY27 Adopted Operating Budget Book, Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and budget process (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Carroll County, Carroll County Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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