Our Frequently Asked Questions are arranged by department. Please select a department from the list above, then click the Search button to view available information. If you can not find the information you are searching for, please contact us with your question at the email address or phone number below.

Please send your question in an email to info@taneytown.org or call us at (410) 751-1100.

City Treasurers Office

$0.37 per $100 of assessment. 
Contact:  Barri Avallone bavallone@taneytownmd.gov (410) 751-1100
Our utilities crew reads the meters once a quarter.
$6.89 per 1,000 gallons of water; $13.53 per 1,000 gallons for sewer. These prices will be effective July 1, 2025.

Contact:  Finance Office (410) 751-1100

Economic Development

The EDC department has information and additional resources to be a successful business.

Contact:  economicdevelopment@taneytownmd.gov (410) 751-1100

Yes. Main Street has a façade reimbursement program for commercial storefronts and signage.

Contact: economicdevelopment@taneytownmd.gov (410) 751-1100

Police Department

Sunday thru Thursday, 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Friday and Saturday, 12:00 AM (midnight) to 6:00 AM. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent.
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday thru Saturday. Holidays and special events (notified by the city) are an exception.

You must go to the District Court Commissions Office to obtain the paperwork, located at 101 N. Court Street, Westminster, MD. We do have brochures for you to read pertaining to the criteria that needs to be met when applying for Peace/Protective. Please ask for one. 

Contact:  MJR. Robert Mitchell (410) 751-1150

Public Works Department

Please contact the City Office with the exact location and a brief description of the problem. (410) 751-1100
Trash and recycling is collected on Wednesdays, beginning at 6:00 AM, unless otherwise stated in the city newsletter. Holidays may change the collection day, and routes may change without notice. 
Contact:  Ecology Services Refuse & Recycling (866) 427-8389
You can call the City Office at (410) 751-1100. Follow the prompts to leave a message. You will be contacted as soon as we receive your message. Please be sure to leave your name and phone number.
The city only picks up grass clippings that are placed in Kraft paper bags; please do not use plastic bags. You must call the City Office before 3:00 PM on Monday to schedule pick up for Tuesday.
Yes, Public Works still picks up yard waste when it's raining. However, since the Kraft bags are biodegradable and break down when wet, it's helpful to set bags out as close to the 7:30 a.m. deadline as possible and to not overfill them since a soggy, heavy bag is likely to burst when picked up.

Recreation Department

Our current rates are $75 per pavilion between the dates of April 1st and October 31st; and $35 per pavilion between the dates of November 1st and March 31st, plus $40 for an alcohol permit during either period. You must come by the City Office to make your payment. You can call the city office to check on availability and to make a reservation. (410) 751-1100

Zoning Office

The City code doesn’t specify a maximum number of dogs allowed. However, the City has adopted the Carroll County Animal Control ordinance, which requires kennel licenses above a certain number of adult dogs. The County Code can be viewed on the County’s web-site at the following link: Carroll County, Maryland Code of Ordinances. The Humane Society of Carroll County is the enforcement agency for animal control and should be contacted directly for animal issues (410-848-4810). 

Contact:  Jim Wieprecht (410) 751-1100