PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – May 6, 2026 – The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. to present and receive comments on the Fiscal Year (FY27) Commissioners’ Operating and Capital Improvement Plan. The public hearing will be held in the Chesapeake Hearing Room on the first floor of the County Administration Building at 150 Main St. in Prince Frederick.
Residents may participate in the public hearing in person or dial in by phone (audio only) to participate remotely:
· Phone number: 929-229-2458
· Meeting ID: 202-970-551
· Passcode: #
Written comments may be submitted in the following ways: · Email: BudgetTeam@calvertcountymd.gov
· Mail: Department of Finance & Budget, 150 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
· Hand delivery: Department of Finance & Budget, 150 Main St., Fourth Floor, Prince Frederick
To ensure full public access and transparency, the meeting will be streamed live on Comcast channels 99 and 1070 HD, and the Calvert County Government YouTube
page at www.youtube.com/CalvertCountyGov. Find other ways to watch and stream at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/CalvertBroadcast.
The FY27 commissioners’ budget is now available for review in advance of the public hearing at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/FY27Budget. Hard copies are available at Calvert County public libraries or by contacting the Department of Finance & Budget at 410-535-1600, ext. 2435, or by emailing BudgetTeam@calvertcountymd.gov.
This budget reflects a thoughtful and disciplined approach to financial planning. It continues to prioritize education, public safety, capital investments and the maintenance of a high level of service to the Calvert County community.
The FY27 commissioners’ budget is balanced at $420 million in revenues and expenditures. It sustains current service levels across all county departments and agencies while aligning with the county’s long-term vision of balancing economic growth with rural character, investing in every generation and ensuring a high quality of life for all residents.
Operational funding for Calvert County Public Schools is currently funded at $169 million, exceeding the state’s required maintenance of effort formula by $9.2 million.
The total capital construction budget is funded at $89 million, prioritizing school construction, facility renovations and critical infrastructure improvements. The Enterprise Funds supporting essential services are funded at $12 million for water & sewer projects and $17 million for solid waste operations.
The proposed budget also contains fee changes for the departments of Planning & Zoning, Public Works (Solid Waste Division) and Parks & Recreation.
The commissioners’ proposed budget may be substantially modified, revised, amended or otherwise changed based upon comments received at the public hearing.
Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay connected with Calvert County Government through the mobile app, newsletters, social media and more at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/StayInformed.
