FAQs

Select a Department

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:  Bill Schneeman, 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?

We recommend using our calculator on the Utilities page.

The FY20 rates are as follows:

The water base rate is $131.00, in addition to $3.98 per 1000 gallons.
The sewer base rate is $105.00, in addition to $8.13 per 1000 gallons.
Add $15 for the Bay Restoration.

Submit a New Question