Collected and spent
In 2022, Prince George's County spent about $5,024.2M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$5,024.2M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
Two taxes.
Income tax
3.2%
Property tax
$0.96 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 (Prince George's County)Source · Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation — 2024 Tax Rates, Prince George's County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Prince George's County (MD) 2024 property tax — county real property tax rate modeled at 9.6 mills/$1,000 AV ($0.960/$100; effective ~0.96% on market). Verify at MD SDAT Annual Tax Rates 2024 PDFWhere it goes
Eleven service lines.
Schools
$2,713.7M
Other
$528.0M
Police
$382.3M
Health and human services
$315.1M
Fire
$252.5M
Public works
$240.8M
Debt service · past obligation
$140.2M
General government
$138.7M
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Higher education
$115.3M
Corrections
$101.3M
Courts
$96.3M
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 adopts the budget by law. It then sets the taxes the budget needs. 11 Council members serve 4-year terms: 9 by district and 2 at large.
Aisha Braveboy
County Executive
Next election
November 3, 2026
Wala Blegay
Councilmember, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jolene Ivey
Councilmember, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Thomas E. Dernoga
Councilmember, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Wanika B. Fisher
Councilmember, District 2
Next election
November 3, 2026
Eric C. Olson
Councilmember, District 3
Next election
November 3, 2026
Timothy J. Adams
Councilmember, District 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
Shayla Adams-Stafford
Councilmember, District 5
Next election
November 3, 2026
Danielle I. Hunter
Councilmember, District 6
Next election
November 3, 2026
Krystal Oriadha
Councilmember, District 7
Next election
November 3, 2026
Edward P. Burroughs III
Councilmember, District 8
Next election
November 3, 2026
Sydney J. Harrison
Councilmember, District 9
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Prince George's County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Prince George's County Charter, Sections 809 and 811. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Prince George's County Charter, Sections 809 and 811 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, undated) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Council must adopt the budget by June 1. If it does not, the Executive's budget stands.
Each yearThe county fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 12 seats
How to reach it
Council general line: 301-952-3700
Phone
Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, Largo, MD 20774
Mailing address
Source · Prince George's County Council, Prince George's County Council Budget Portal. Read on October 10, 2026.
Also on this tax bill
A Prince George's County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Prince George's County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 47. Find yours by address.
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 (Prince George's County)Taxes
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation — 2024 Tax Rates, Prince George's County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Prince George's County (MD) 2024 property tax — county real property tax rate modeled at 9.6 mills/$1,000 AV ($0.960/$100; effective ~0.96% on market). Verify at MD SDAT Annual Tax Rates 2024 PDFWho decides
Prince George's County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Prince George's County Charter, Sections 809 and 811. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Prince George's County Charter, Sections 809 and 811 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, undated) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Prince George's County Council, Prince George's County Council Budget Portal. Read on October 10, 2026.
How to reach it
Prince George's County Council, Prince George's County Legislative Branch, Legislative Process 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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