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What qualifications are needed to run for Mayor?
The Mayor must have resided in the Town for at least two years immediately preceding the election and must be a qualified voter of the Town. He/She must maintain a permanent residence in the Town during his/her term.
What qualifications are needed to run for Town Council?
A Council member must have resided in the Town for at least two years immediately preceding the election and shall be qualified voters of the Town. They shall maintain a permanent residence in the Town during their term of office.
How do I contact the Deputy Sheriff for Town of New Windsor?
If assistance is needed, please contact the Sheriff’s Department directly at 410-386-2900.
How do I request a Zoning Appeals Hearing?
There is a process that needs to be followed for anyone who desires to appeal a Zoning decision. Please refer to the related documents under Board of Zoning Appeals in the Documents section of the website for complete information on this procedure.
Contact: Ed Palsgrove, Zoning Administrator, 410-707-6182
What is the tax rate?
The current tax rate for real property is $0.2615 per hundred of assessed value.
The current tangible personal property tax rate is $.0040 per hundred.
What is the water sewer rate?
The FY26 rates are as follows:
The quarterly water base rate is $102, in addition to $9.50 per 1,000 gallons up to 20,000 gallons, and $11.50 per 1,000 gallons over 20,000 gallons.
The quarterly sewer base rate is $100, in addition to $11.50 per 1,000 gallons up to 20,000 gallons, and $12.00 per 1,000 gallons over 20,000 gallons.
Add $15 per quarter for the Bay Restoration Fund.