REAL PROPERTY TAXES: $.5665 per $100 of Assessed Value
Trailer/mobile home tax - $60.00 per lot on each occupied mobile home lot billed to land owner
Certification of amounts due and memo bills - $5.00 each account per request or $100.00 for entire file
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES: $1.41625 per $100 of Assessed Value
Interest rate on taxes is 1½% per month beginning October 1 retro-active to July 1
WATER RATES
WATER USAGE IN-CITY
0 – 50,000 gallons/quarter................................... $2.95/1,000 gallons
50,001 gallons/quarter and over.............................. 7.50/1,000 gallons
ALLEGANY COUNTY
All usage........................................................... $3.06/1,000 gallons
OUTSIDE CITY
0 - 50,000 gallons/quarter ................................... $4.43/1,000 gallons
50,001 gallons/quarter and over............................$11.25/1,000 gallons
SEWAGE RATES
SEWAGE USAGE IN-CITY
0-50,000 gallons/quarter.......................... $5.30/1,000 gallons of water
50,001gallons/quarter and over................ $11.20/1,000 gallons of water
WATER SURCHARGE
Monthly surcharge per unit or equivalent
In-City Frostburg customers............................................................................................... $11.80
Out of City customers ....................................................................................................... $10.75
County customers except Eckhart....................................................................................... $7.75
County customer Eckhart..................................................................................................... $1.65
CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) SURCHARGE
Monthly surcharge per unit or equivalent.................................................................................. $7.00
REFUSE RATES
Residential Customers........................................................................................ $38.25 per quarter
Apartment buildings................................................................................ $38.25 per quarter per unit
A charge of $50.00 will be assessed to the property owner for each load over the first pick-up truck load during bulk pick-up.
NOTIFICATION OF WATER SHUT OFF
10% of total amount due or $20.00, whichever is greater.
SUPPLEMENTAL WATER METER READINGS
$10.00
BAD CHECK CHARGES
$25.00 First Offense
$50.00 Second and continuing offense
WATER CONNECTIONS
3/4".............................. $1,500.00
1”.................................. 1,800.00 applicable to in-city and out-of-city connections
1½”............................... 3,000.00
2".................................. 4,500.00
4”.................................. 6,000.00
6".................................. 9,000.00
8”................................. 12,000.00
Taps 10" and larger will be priced by the City Engineer
SEWER CONNECTIONS: RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Single family..................................... $2,000.00
plus $500.00 for each additional unit above 1 single family unit
BUSINESS COMMERCIAL............... $3,000.00 or actual cost incurred if greater
EXTENDED SEWER & WATER TAPS: RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Note: This extended sewer and water tap charge applies to new building and/or conversion building and
shall be assessed at the time the building permit is issued.
Add $500.00 for each additional unit over 1 .................................................. $500.00 each (water)
Add $500.00 for each additional unit over 1.................................................. $500.00 each (sewer)
WATER METERS
Water meter bottom................................................................. $25.00
3/4" meter.............................................................................. $450.00
1" meter................................................................................. $900.00
1 ½”..................................................................................... $1,000.00
2”........................................................................................ $1,200.00
Meters larger than 2” shall be priced and approved by the City Engineer.
CHECK VALVES
1" valve................................................... $75.00
3/4" valve................................................ $50.00
LAND USE AND BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Application Fee...................................................................... $25.00 each
Residential
Single Family................................................................... $50.00 + $.05/sf
Two-Family..................................................................... $50.00 + $.05/sf
Renovation Only............................................ $30.00 + Code Inspections
Inspections will be applied to all applications with structural changes and to demolition projects.
Residential Building Code Fees
Inspections (Codes & SW)................................................... $40.00 each
Plan Review (non-refundable)........................................................ $80.00
$50.00 per hour for emergency or re-inspections if work not ready for inspection
Commercial and Multi-Family Housing
All New Construction................................................... $100.00 + $.05/sf*
Renovation Only............................................ $30.00 + Code Inspections
*Commercial or multi-family housing projects will receive an estimate of actual
cost in lieu of this charge; plan review billed at $50.00 per hour
Commercial and Multi-Family Building Code Fees
Inspections............................................................................ $50.00 each
Plan Review (non-refundable)...................................................... $100.00
$50.00 per hour for emergency or re-inspections if work not ready for inspection
Accessory Structures and Additions (Residential or Commercial)
<300sf............................................................................................ $25.00
300-899sf....................................................................................... $50.00
>900sf.............................................................................. $50.00 +$.05/sf
Fences/Swimming Pools............................................................... $25.00
Energy/Telecom Structure*........................................................... $50.00
*Per each structure, in addition to grading if necessary
Miscellaneous
Zoning Certification (Commercial)................................................. $50.00
Demolition...................................................... $25.00 + Code Inspections
Signs.............................................................................................. $50.00
Solicitor........................................................................................... $25.00
Burning........................................................................................... $10.00
Use and Occupancy Permit........................................................... $25.00
Home Occupation Permit.............................................................. $25.00
Grading*
Forest Harvest................................................................................ $25.00
Minor/Standard Plan....................................................................... $25.00
Major Plan..................................................................................... $100.00
Street Entrance.............................................................................. $25.00
Stormwater Facility...................................................................... $100.00
*Allegany Soil Conservation District fees will be charged when ASCD review is
required based on the official ASCD fee schedule
Subdivision Review
Consultation Meeting..... $50.00 each (prior to sketch or concept plan submission)
Formal Application.................... $200.00 (water/sewer/public road available at site)
Formal Application .... $400.00 (review of off-site infrastructure extension included)
Board of Zoning Appeals
Special Exception......................................................................... $250.00
Variance....................................................................................... $250.00
Administrative Error...................................................................... $100.00
Re-Zoning Request
Zoning Error or Change................................................................ $100.00
PERMIT FEES
Residential (New Construction)..................................... $50.00 + $.05/sf
Special Event................... TBD per Article VI, Section 4 of the City Code
Photographer................................................................................. $25.00
Transfer of Permit........................................................................... $1.00
Sign Permits
Under 25 Sq. Feet ……………………………………………………$30.00
25 to 50 Sq. Feet………………………………… ………………….$35.00
51 to 75 Sq. Feet…………………………………………………… $50.00
76 to 100 Sq. Feet…………………………………………………….$60.00
Over 100 Sq. Feet (add $.50 per sq. ft. over 100 Sq. ft.)……… $60.00
(In Computing Square Footage, each face shall be computed as footage.)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Parking Violations
Meter ....................................................................................................................... $15.00
Handicap Only......................................................................................................... $100.00
Fire Hydrant Violations............................................................................................. $100.00
All Others................................................................................................................... $30.00
Second offense or continuing violations may be doubled
Late Fee: After violation is 30 days old, and unpaid, the fine will be doubled
Towing of vehicles with accumulation of parking violations
Vehicles may be towed if they have accumulated three or more unpaid violations 30 days after the issuance of first violation
Parking Permits
Fee will be $20.00 per month or $200.00 for an annual permit purchased in advance
Copies..................................................................................................................................... $10.00
Fingerprints............................................................................................................................. $10.00
RENTAL HOUSING REGISTRATION
Registration Renewal
$30.00 per unit if paid by January 31st
If not paid by January 31st each unit is subject to a penalty of $50.00 per month.
Citations of $250.00 per unit will be issued beginning April 1st for unregistered units.
Units will forfeit any grandfathering if not registered and fees paid by June 1st .
RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTIONS
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Units
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Fees Per Unit
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1 to 6 Units
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$40.00 Per Unit
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7 to 15 Units
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$30.00 per additional Unit
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16 to 50 Units
51 Units and Up
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$20.00 per additional Unit
$10.00 per additional Unit
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Rate Table For Multiple Units
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1.
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$40.00
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6.
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$240.00
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11.
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$390.00
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16.
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$530.00
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2.
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$80.00
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7.
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$270.00
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12.
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$420.00
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17.
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$550.00
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3.
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$120.00
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8.
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$300.00
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13.
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$450.00
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18.
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$570.00
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4.
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$160.00
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9.
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$330.00
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14.
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$480.00
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19.
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$590.00
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5.
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$200.00
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10.
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$360.00
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15.
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$510.00
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20.
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$610.00
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If not re-inspected within 30 days (if re-inspection is required).............................................. $50.00
More than one (1) follow-up inspection.......................................................................... $50.00 each
1 ½ % per month penalty on unpaid balance
Re-billing administrative fee ................................................................... $10.00 for each late notice
START UP INSPECTIONS FOR NEW RENTALS
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Units
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Fees Per Unit
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1 to 6 Units
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$10.00 Per Unit
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7 to 15 Units
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$7.50 per additional unit
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16 and Up
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$5.00 per additional Unit
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DOCUMENTS
City Charter.............................................................................................................................. $ 4.00
City Code............................................................................................................................... $10.00
Zoning Ordinance................................................................................................................... $8.00
Subdivision Regulations......................................................................................................... $5.00
Rental Housing Code................................................................................................................ $5.00
Rental Unit Verification.............................................................................................................. $5.00
Comprehensive Plan.............................................................................................................. $5.00
Personnel Policy..................................................................................................................... $6.00
Miscellaneous copies............................................................................................... .$0.10 per page
Tax file....................................................................................................................................$100.00
Audit reports............................................................................................................................ $5.00
Budget..................................................................................................................................... $1.50
Transcripts................................................................................... $100.00 per side paid in advance
RECREATION FEES City Resident Non-City Resident
Community Center $300.00 $350.00 ($150.00 Cleaning Deposit)
$ 40.00/hour $ 50.00/hour
City Place
Hall $300.00 $350.00 ($150.00 Cleaning Deposit)
$ 40.00/hour $ 50.00/hour
Meeting Room $100.00 $125.00
$ 25.00/hour $ 35.00/hour
Pavilion Rentals $ 40.00 $ 55.00
Armory Gym Rental $ 35.00/hour/month $ 50.00/hour/month
$ 15.00/hour $ 20.00/hour
Armory Special Event $ 40.00/hour $ 50.00/hour
Special Event Fee (all buildings) (events ending after 11:00 p.m.) $50.00/hour
Field Rental $ 75.00/day $ 90.00/day
$ 25.00/hour $ 35.00/hour
Armory Gym/Community Center Key Deposit $40.00
Daily Pool Admissions $5.00 – Adults $4.00 – Children
Group Rate (15 or more ages 5 & up) - $1.00 off each admission
Pool Passes City Resident Non-City Resident
Individual Season Pass 1st Pass $50.00 $60.00
2nd Pass $45.00 $55.00 3rd Pass $40.00 $50.00
4th Pass $35.00 $45.00
5th Pass $30.00 $40.00
6th Pass $25.00 $35.00
7th Pass $25.00 $35.00
Individual Season Passes can only be purchased in increments of 7 or less.
15 Swim Punch Pass: 1 for $50.00 15 admissions ~ $3.33/admission
2 for $90.00 30 admissions = $3.00/admission
3 for $125.00 45 admissions ~ $2.77/admission
4 for $150.00 60 admissions = $2.50/admission
*If purchasing 4 or more, each additional 15 swim punch pass is $25.00 if purchased on the same day.
Good for individual or group entry! Up to 15 admissions per pass.
League Participation Fee $0.00 $5.00
