Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Calvert County Government’s annual operating budget outlines spending on county services and administration for the current fiscal year (FY), July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

FY 2026 Budget Process

  1. Fall 2024: The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) gathers input from their leadership team and county employees to develop the staff recommended budget. 
  2. March 2025: The FY 2026 staff recommended operating and capital improvement budget is released online and the BOCC holds a public hearing to consider and receive comments.
  3. May 2025: The BOCC releases its FY 2026 recommended operating and capital improvement budget. 
  4. May 2025: The BOCC holds a public hearing to consider and receive comments.
  5. June 2025: Following extensive review and consideration, the BOCC adopts the final FY 2026 budget. 
  6. July 2025: The approved FY budget is implemented by the Department of Finance and Budget.