The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has approved a $420 million Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget that maintains current tax rates while increasing investments in education, school safety, transportation infrastructure, and employee compensation.
The budget keeps the county’s local income tax rate at 3.2% and property tax rate at 96.7 cents per $100 of assessed value, although officials note some homeowners may still see higher tax bills because of increased property assessments conducted by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Among the budget’s highlights is $169 million in local funding for the Calvert County Board of Education, exceeding the state’s Maintenance of Effort requirement by $9.2 million. The budget also funds six new School Resource Officer positions, ensuring every public school in Calvert County will have a dedicated officer.
The approved budget also includes $10 million for road paving and transportation improvements, approximately $3 million for snow removal operations, and continued funding for water, sewer, solid waste, and recycling services.
Commissioners also approved a six-year, $579 million Capital Improvement Program, with $183 million dedicated to school construction, renovations, and maintenance. In addition, county employees will receive step increases and cost-of-living adjustments, while negotiated pay enhancements will support recruitment and retention within the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center.
