The property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1 will increase to the constant yield rate of $0.262/$100 assessed valuation. The dwelling unit charge, tied to the cost of trash and recycling collection, will rise to $130 per dwelling per year, to reflect the new three-year contract. Copies of the adopted budget detail are available at the Town Office and are posted on the Town website at washingtongrovemd.org. If you have questions, please contact Treasurer Mary Challstrom at mary[email protected] (301-926-4498) or Mayor John Compton at [email protected] (240-432-5700).
Town Council Enacts Ordinance Adopting the Town Budget and Tax Rates for FY 2019
Maryland law requires municipal budgets to be adopted by ordinance. On May 21, the Town Council affirmed the action taken by May 12 Town Meeting and enacted Ordinance 2018-03 adopting the identical budget and tax rates.