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County Relief for Federal Workers

Westminster, MD, Thursday, January 17, 2019 – Today, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners (BOC) announced that residents of Carroll County who are financially impacted by the federal government shutdown will be allowed to delay payments on certain bills.

The county promises to work with residents who can show proof of federal employment by developing deferrals and payment plans for water, sewer, real estate and personal property tax bills. 

“We know we have residents affected by the federal shutdown and want to provide any assistance we can to our citizens during this difficult time,” said Commissioner Stephen Wantz, President of the Board of County Commissioners. “Carroll County has historically worked with its citizens in times of challenge and we will continue to do so.”

Qualifying residents are asked to contact the following:

For water, sewer, real estate and personal property taxes, please contact the Collections Office at 410-386-2971.

For any other type of debt collections, please contact the Department of the County Attorney at 410-386-2030.

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For additional information, contact:

Chris Winebrenner

410-386-2043

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410.386.3600 or 1.888.302.8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email ada@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.