Collected and spent
In 2022, Harford County spent about $1,193.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$1,193.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
Two taxes.
Income tax
3.06%
Property tax
$1.112 per $100 of value
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 (Harford County)Source · Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation — 2024 Tax Rates, Harford County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Harford County (MD) 2024 property tax — county rate modeled at 11.12 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.112/$100; effective ~1.11% on market). Verify at MD SDAT Annual Tax Rates 2024 PDFWhere it goes
Twelve service lines.
Schools
$620.8M
Other
$132.5M
Public works
$113.1M
Police
$74.8M
Higher education
$68.7M
Debt service · past obligation
$52.9M
General government
$32.6M
Corrections
$27.6M
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Fire
$20.7M
Parks and recreation
$18.5M
Health and human services
$17.7M
Courts
$13.4M
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
The County Executive sends the Council a proposed budget. The Council may cut it but may not add to it. The Council then sets the taxes the budget needs. 7 Council members serve 4-year terms: 6 by district and a President.
Bob Cassilly
County Executive
Next election
November 3, 2026
Patrick S. Vincenti
Councilmember, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Nolanda Robert
Councilmember, District A
Next election
November 3, 2026
Aaron Penman
Councilmember, District B
Next election
November 3, 2026
Tony "G" Giangiordano
Councilmember, District C
Next election
November 3, 2026
James Reilly
Councilmember, District D
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jessica Boyle-Tsottles
Councilmember, District E
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jacob Bennett
Councilmember, District F
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Harford County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Harford County Charter, Sections 512 and 515. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Harford County Charter, Sections 512 and 515 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, undated) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Council must adopt the budget a month before the year starts. If it does not, the Executive's budget stands.
Each yearThe county fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 8 seats
How to reach it
the County Council (council@harfordcountymd.gov)
Email
County Council: (410) 638-3343
Phone
212 S. Bond Street, 2nd Floor, Bel Air, MD 21014
Mailing address
Source · Harford County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Harford County Charter, Sections 501 and 512. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Harford County Charter, Sections 501 and 512 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, undated) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Harford County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Harford County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 15
Bel Air SouthNot in Who Taxes Me yet
EdgewoodNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Bel Air NorthNot in Who Taxes Me yet
FallstonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Aberdeen Proving GroundNot in Who Taxes Me yet
JarrettsvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
JoppatowneNot in Who Taxes Me yet
AberdeenNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Havre de GraceNot in Who Taxes Me yet
PerrymanNot in Who Taxes Me yet
PylesvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Pleasant HillsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Bel AirNot in Who Taxes Me yet
AbingdonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
RiversideNot 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 (Harford County)Taxes
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation — 2024 Tax Rates, Harford County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Harford County (MD) 2024 property tax — county rate modeled at 11.12 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.112/$100; effective ~1.11% on market). Verify at MD SDAT Annual Tax Rates 2024 PDFWho decides
Harford County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Harford County Charter, Sections 512 and 515. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Harford County Charter, Sections 512 and 515 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, undated) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Harford County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Harford County Charter, Sections 501 and 512. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Harford County Charter, Sections 501 and 512 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, undated) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Harford County, Harford County Council 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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