St. Mary's County Government: FY2026 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 also 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:

1. Email to: csmc@stmaryscountymd.gov
2. Mail to: PO Box 653 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650

Additional Resources:

1. New! FY2026 Recommended Budget
2. New! FY2026 Budget Public Hearing Information
3. FY2026 Approved Budget Calendar - Detailed descriptions of process and related meetings.
4. FY26 Budget Meetings - On demand veiwing of Budget Work Session Meetings via YouTube
5. BoardDocs - View meeting agendas and documents
6. Public Hearings - View public hearing notices and related documents
7. Department of Finance - View county budget documents, finance reports, etc.
8. Commissioners of St. Mary's County - Contact us, request recognition, and more!