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.
The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review ABS's $81M+ FY27 budget, a 5%+ increase, fully supported by $97M+ in projected revenue.
The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the $443,812 FY27 Public Elections Fund budget, a 33% increase over FY26.
The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Board of Elections' $809,341 FY27 budget, up more than 5.6% from FY26.
GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Merit System Protection Board's $18,622 FY27 budget, a ~5% increase for compensation adjustments.
The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Ethics Commission's $312,274 FY27 budget, an 85% increase tied to electronic filing upgrades.
All Maryland-registered businesses must file a Personal Property Tax Return by April 15, 2026, or request a two-month extension.
Budget season is underway as the Montgomery County Council reviews a proposed $8 billion FY26 budget that includes a 6.1% property tax increase.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for FY26 Resident and Community Gardening grants, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.
Pepco has applied to Maryland's PSC for an average $11.73/month rate hike; virtual hearings are set for April 14 and 17.
The FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning grant programs have completed initial reviews; notification letters expected the week of April 13.
The FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program opens April 8, offering $100,000 for food gardening initiatives addressing food insecurity.
The Council holds six public hearings on the FY27 Operating Budget April 7–9, covering all major county agencies and school systems.
April 7 briefing covers revenue growth, property and income tax changes, MCPS funding, and reserve use in the FY27 budget.
A Chesapeake Bay Trust grant program provides maintenance funding for already-installed stormwater projects; next cycle expected after FY26.
Trained volunteers offer free tax prep for low-to-moderate income residents, with priority for seniors 60+, by appointment only.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
The County Council has entered review of the FY2027 Operating Budget; residents can sign up to testify on spending priorities.