St. Mary's County Government: FY2027 Budget
Each year, the Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) oversee the budget process for St. Mary's County Government. This annual process begins in November and runs through May. It includes multiple budget work sessions (BWS), which are open to the public and available for online viewing, as well as a Budget Public Hearing, providing ample opportunity for community engagement.
The budget includes revenue, reserve, and tax information, as well as expenditures for county departments, state agencies, elected officials, non-profits, and more. Once finalized, the budget guides county government decisions for the coming fiscal year (FY) and lays the groundwork for years to come.
This page provides an overview of the budget process, with links to the recordings of each of the budget work sessions and the public hearings, once available.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the Budget Public Hearing or to provide their feedback throughout the process via:
- Email to: csmc@stmaryscountymd.gov
- Mail to: PO Box 653 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
Resources
- FY2027 Approved Budget Calendar - Detailed descriptions of process and related meetings
- Coming Soon! FY27 Budget Meetings - On demand viewing of Budget Work Session Meetings via YouTube
- BoardDocs - View Meeting agendas and documents
- Public Hearing - View public hearing notices and related documents
- Department of Finance - View county budget documents, finance reports, etc.
- Commissoners of St. Mary's County - Contact us, request recognition, and more
Randy Guy
Commissioner President
"Our primary goal each year is to produce a balanced and fiscally sound budget, that takes into account the needs and priorities of the residents we serve."
Key Dates
November 18, 2025
Budget Work Session 2: Revenue Estimates, Multi-Year Budget (FY2027-FY2031)
December 9, 2025
Budget Work Session 4: Review of CIP, including Board of Education (BOE)
February 24, 2026
Budget Work Session 3: Review of CIP, including Board of Education
February 25, 2026
Budget Work Session 5: Elected Official Requests (Circuit Court, Orphan's Court, State's Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office)
March 3, 2026
Budget Work Session 6: County Department Requests & Compensation
March 10, 2026
Budget Work Session 7: Requests from State Agencies & Non-Profits, Finalize Recommended Budget
March 17, 2026
CSMC Meeting: Approval of FY2026 Recommended Budget for Public Hearing
March 24, 2026
FY2026 Recommended Budget Book Released: Public Review & Comment Period Opens
April 8, 2026
Recommended Budget Public Hearing (Chopticon High School | 6:30 p.m.)
April 21, 2026
Recommended Budget Public Comment Period Closes
April 28, 2026
Budget Work Session 8: Finalize CIP Budget
May 5, 2026
Budget Work Session 9: Final FY2026 Budget Direction
May 12, 2026
CSMC Meeting: Approve Final Budget & Set Tax Rates
May 19, 2026