Council committees are starting weeks-long worksessions on the FY27 $8B operating budget, with final action expected in late May 2026.
Maryland raised income eligibility for a disabled veteran property tax credit to $150K for single filers and $300K for joint filers.
The 2026 General Assembly session secured $1.21B+ in state aid for Montgomery County schools, health services, and economic initiatives.
Up to $1 million in HEECAP grants for nonprofit home electrification projects is available; the application deadline has been extended to Earth Day, April 22, 2026.
Joint PS/GO Committee meets April 15 at 1:30 p.m. to review a $10.7M FY27-32 CIP for first-responder radio system replacement.
Public Safety Committee meets April 15 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for Animal Services, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Circuit Court, and DOCR.
Montgomery County Council praises 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, highlighting $1.21B in state aid for schools, public safety, and services.
Montgomery County's $3M FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Program Stage One application opened April 14 for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Public hearing April 14 on $500,000 supplemental appropriation to the FY26 capital budget for the Poolesville Highway Depot project.
Council introduces FY27 collective bargaining agreements on April 14 for MCGEO, IAFF Local 1664, FOP Lodge 35, and the Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association.
Applications due April 27 to fill Council-recommended seats on two boards overseeing ~$6.9B in county retirement assets.
Maryland DHCD granted $500,000 to DEP's HEECAP program through the FY2026 State Revitalization Programs.
Federal funds will support HEECAP grants to nonprofits helping low- and moderate-income households cut energy costs.
TE Committee to review a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for safety and infrastructure upgrades at MCDOT's Poolesville highway depot.
Trained volunteers offer free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income residents, with priority for seniors 60+, by appointment at MCPL.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
Public hearing April 21 on a resolution to raise the county income tax rate from 3.20% to 3.3% starting Tax Year 2027.
Montgomery County Council moves into committee work sessions on the proposed $8B FY27 Operating Budget after five public hearings.
The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review WorkSource Montgomery's $3.7M FY27 budget, a 6.8% increase with $170K in enhancements.
The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review MCEDC's $5.7M+ FY27 budget, an 8% increase including $338K in staffing enhancements.