Berlin, MD town hall & government
Berlin spent $17.8 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $3,388 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Berlin's government.
Who runs Berlin
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Berlin's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 34%
- Fees & charges 23%
- Property taxes 20%
- From the federal government 9%
- From the state 5%
- Income taxes 3%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- From other local governments 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Berlin
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Worcester County Public Schools
Berlin's K–12 school district, shared with Ocean City, Pocomoke City and Snow Hill. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Maryland districts overall: 47% local, 44% state, 9% federal
- Local 65%
- State 24%
- Federal 11%
Of the $24,221 per pupil, $14,909 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Berlin kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Berlin pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Berlin's government
Who represents Berlin
Berlin is represented in Congress by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela D. Alsobrooks and Representative Andy Harris. Wes Moore is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.