Budget

Budget Adoption


The adoption of the budget is the County Commissioners’ most important job. This includes facilitating a budget process that is open and transparent, developing an annual budget that accurately reflects the goals and priorities of the County Commissioners, and implements a prudent financial plan ensuring the sound management and operation of County government and allied agencies, while minimizing the burden on the taxpayer to the extent practicable.

The County’s Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30. Money is allocated each year to County government departments (like the Department of Emergency Services), allied public agencies (like the Library), and non-profits (like the Volunteer Fire Companies) through the budget process, which begins in December. The budget is adopted in late May or early June and takes effect on July 1.

FY2027 Budget Hearing Schedule

 TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – Caroline County Health and Public Services Building , Room 110 (403 S. 7th Street, Denton, MD)

•    Public Hearing: To Receive Testimony on Budget Request

•    Public Hearing: Municipal Real Property Tax Differential Rates

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, will hold the following public hearings in person on the requested FY2027 Caroline County Government Budget.  Summary sheets outlining the proposed operating and capital budgets, as well as expected revenues are available by calling 410-479-0660; or visiting the County website at www.carolinemd.org.

The County Commissioners will accept written and oral testimony. If you would like to submit written testimony, please mail to The County Commissioners of Caroline County, 109 Market St., Room 123, Denton, MD. 21629 or e mail to info@carolinemd.org. All Hearings will be recorded and live streamed here https://www.carolinemd.org/551/Live-Meetings 

Persons with a disability needing reasonable accommodation to attend should notify the County Commissioners Office at least 3 days before the hearing(s) by calling 410-479-0660 or via the Maryland Relay Service at 7-1-1. 



Current Caroline County Budget :  Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Helpful Resources

For more information on the county budget or budget process, contact Finance Director Daniel Fox at 410-479-5845.

FY 2027 Budget Process 

Past Annual County Budgets