Collected and spent
In 2022, Dorchester County spent about $165.2M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$165.2M
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 (Dorchester County)Where it goes
Twelve service lines.
Schools
$117.0M
Other
$18.8M
Public works
$7.2M
Fire
$6.2M
Police
$4.5M
Corrections
$4.4M
General government
$2.1M
Debt service · past obligation
$1.7M
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Transit
$1.4M
Courts
$1.1M
Parks and recreation
$0.6M
Health and human services
$0.2M
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 Council passes the yearly budget law by May 31. After that, it sets the taxes the budget needs. 5 Council members, one elected from each district.
Rob Kramer, Jr.
Councilmember, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
William V. Nichols
Councilmember, District 2
Next election
November 3, 2026
Ricky Travers
Councilmember, District 3
Next election
November 3, 2026
George L. Pfeffer, Jr.
Councilmember, District 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
Mike Detmer
Councilmember, District 5
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Dorchester County, Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §§507-508, ecode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §§507-508, ecode360 (browser-pane read) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Council must adopt the budget by May 31. The charter sets the fiscal year and tax year from July 1 to June 30.
Each yearThe county fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 5 seats
How to reach it
County Office Building: 410-228-1700
Phone
501 Court Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613
Mailing address
Source · Dorchester County, Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §503, ecode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §503, ecode360 (browser-pane read) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Dorchester County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Dorchester County
MarylandState
Dorchester County Public SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 1
CambridgeNot 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 (Dorchester County)Who decides
Dorchester County, Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §§507-508, ecode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §§507-508, ecode360 (browser-pane read) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Dorchester County, Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §503, ecode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Dorchester County Charter, Article 5, §503, ecode360 (browser-pane read) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Dorchester County, Dorchester County, Council Members page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Dorchester County, Council Members page (footer) (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 17, 2026.
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