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DPS Permitting Fees Rise 15% Starting July 1

Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services will raise all permitting and licensing fees by 15% on July 1, the first increase in seven years.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Finance

Infrastructure Funding Workgroup Holds June Listening Sessions

Montgomery County's Infrastructure Funding Workgroup is hosting community listening sessions in June to gather input on funding a $14B, 20-year infrastructure need.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 July 1

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 5
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage Two Opens

Montgomery County OGM accepting applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits for capital project grants; ~$2M available, deadline July 7.

OGM· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants (CSCG) Stage Two - Program Now Open! - June 4, …”
Jun 4
Finance

Council Rejects Property Tax Hike, Reforms Income Tax

Council unanimously rejected a 6%+ property tax increase and reshaped income taxes, with 95% of wage earners getting a cut under the FY27 budget.

Fani-González· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “My Statement on Misleading Information Regarding the Council’s FY27 Budget Decis…”
Jun 3
Finance

Fani-González Defends FY27 Budget, Rejects Tax Hike Claims

Council President says 95% of wage earners get income tax cut under FY27 budget; property tax increase was unanimously rejected.

Fani-González· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González’s Statement on Misleading Information Regarding …”
Jun 3
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning Grants: Priority Deadline Results Out

OGM has approved results and notified priority-deadline applicants for FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning grant programs.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Renewals Expected to Launch Late May

OGM anticipates launching FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Grant renewal opportunities in late May 2026, contingent on County Council budget approval.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

FY26 Community Projects Fund Admin Grant Program Launching Soon

A $1.5M grant program to fund administration of Montgomery County's Community Project Fund pool is anticipated to launch in early May 2026.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 NOFO Released

Montgomery County OGM releases Stage 2 NOFO for FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants targeting 501(c)(3) nonprofits with capital projects.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

Council Approves $7.9 Billion FY2027 County Budget

The Montgomery County Council approved a $7.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget amid rising costs and growing demand for essential services.

Sayles· May 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Hard Choices for a Healthier Future”
May 29
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 in July 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
May 29
Finance

Radio Show to Cover FY2027 $7.9B Budget Friday

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs May 29 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM with Council President Fani-González discussing the approved FY2027 budget.

MCCouncil· May 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Tune in to En Sintonía con el Concejo This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America for…”
May 28
Finance

County Council Passes $7.9B FY2027 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Council approved the $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget, $1.3B Capital Budget, and $6.3B CIP on a recent vote.

Stewart· May 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Supporting our residents during difficult times”
May 27
Finance

Income Tax Offset Credit Preserved in FY27 Budget

Council keeps $692 annual tax credit for eligible homeowners after proposal to eliminate it was rejected.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Finance

Council Rejects County Executive's Proposed Tax Increases

FY27 budget drops proposed 6.3-cent property tax hike and income tax increase to 3.3% legal maximum.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Finance

Council Extends Deadline for Retirement Board Trustee Applicants

Deadline to apply for Council-recommended seat on two county retirement investment boards extended to June 22, 2026 at 5 p.m.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Seeks Applicants for Representative on the Board of In…”
May 22
Finance

County Council Approves $7.9 Billion FY27 Budget

The Montgomery County Council approved the $7.9 billion FY27 budget on May 21, 2026, including a record $3.7 billion for MCPS.

Glass· May 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 21, 2026: Budget, Pride, and Tree Removal”
May 22
Finance

Council Hearing: $2.1M State Fire and Rescue Grant (Amoss Fund)

Public hearing June 16 on a $2.1M state Senator Amoss grant for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Finance

Council Hearing: $44M Snow Removal and Storm Cleanup Funds

Public hearing June 16 on $44.4M in supplemental appropriations to cover FY26 snow removal and storm cleanup costs.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
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