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Facts about Federalsburg
Population
Within Corporate Limits - 2,620
Water Service Charges
Residential and Commercial water use is metered and
billed quarterly. Currently a water debt service charge of $16.65
and $1.90 per 1,000 gallons of water used is assessed for
customers located within Town limits. Customers located outside
of Town limits are assessed a water debt service charge of
$16.65 and $2.52 per 1,000 gallons of water used.
Industrial users are metered and billed monthly. Currently a
water debt service charge of $16.65 and $1.94 per 1,000 gallons
of water used is assessed for all industrial customers.
There is a penalty of $25.00 for each time that the service is
disconnected for non-payment of delinquent accounts. The tap-in
fee is $1,000 per home or apartment unit.
Sewer Service Charges
The sewer service charge is presently a flat fee of $77.32 per
quarter. The tap-in fee is $1,000 per home or apartment unit.
The Industrial Sewer Service Charge is $25.90 for up to 5,000
gallons. Amounts over 5,000 gallons is $4.81 per 1,000 gallons.
The sewer charge for customers located outside of the town
limits is a flat fee of $100.47 per quarter.
Taxes
The Town tax rate is .592 on full market value. The Town of
Federalsburg's taxes are currently being issued and collected by
the Caroline
County Treasurer's Office. This means that the County and
Town taxes are included on the same bill. Any questions
regarding your tax bill may be directed to the Treasurer's office
at 410-479-0410.
The Town of Federalsburg's Personal Property Tax Rate is $1.48
per $100 of assessable value. The Personal Property Tax is a
business tax that is based on inventory. The Town receives an
assessment from the State of Maryland, which is calculated
based on inventory information on tax forms that every business
sends to the State. The Town then generates a tax bill based
on that assessment. Any questions regarding a Personal Property
Tax Bill may be directed to Kristy Marshall at the Town Office
at 410-754-8173 or the State Office of Assessment & Taxation
at 410-767-1145.
Garbage, Trash And Bulk Trash Pick-up
The Town of Federalsburg has contracted with First Class Refuse
to collect garbage every Tuesday. Each resident is required to
obtain a garbage can from the Town. If you do not have a can
please contact the Town Office 410-754-8173 for information on
how to get one. You may also obtain more than one can if
necessary, please specify this to the Town Office Personnel.
Bulk Trash is collected by the Town of Federalsburg on the first
and third Tuesday of each month. Some of the items that are
accepted include: furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpet,
etc. These items require a ticket, which can be obtained at
the Town Office 410-754-8173, for a cost of $4.00.
There is a list of garbage regulations and if you would like
to obtain a copy, please contact the Town Office at 410-754-8173.
Recycling
The Town of Federalsburg has a recycling program to help lower
tax dollar costs associated with the garbage collection and
landfill fees; at the same time to help with the beautification
of the Town of Federalsburg. Containers are located in the
rear of the municipal parking lot off of Morris Avenue for the
voluntary disposal of glass bottles, aluminum, tin, newspapers
and cardboard. Glass recycling is easy and smart. The bottles
and cans need not be cleaned; it is only asked that the metal
and plastic lids be removed.
Snow Removal
The Town of Federalsburg has a Snow Emergency Policy. Residents
are required to remove the snow from all sidewalks within
24 hours after the snowfall has stopped. It is imperative that
residents do not shovel snow into the street; because even though
the snow has stopped falling, the snowplows will still be working
to clear the streets. Any snow that is thrown into the street
could be thrown back onto the sidewalk by snowplows.
All vehicles must be moved from the Snow Emergency Routes,
which are clearly marked with street signs. Any vehicle that
is not removed from the Snow Emergency Route, will be towed at
the owner's expense.
Building Permits
If you plan to do any type of construction to your home or
business, please contact the Town Office prior to commencement
of any work to inquire about a building permit. There are some
items that do not require a permit; however, it is best to
inquire prior to starting a job.
If a building permit is necessary, an application must be
completed and returned with a drawing or sketch of the planned
work. Once this information is received, it is forwarded to
the Middle Department Inspection Agency for review. After
approval, the permit will be issued by the Town Office and you
will be contacted to come in to pay the fee and collect your
permit.
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