County Executive Elrich's recommended FY27 budget maintains spending on public transit, low-income housing upgrades, and the Green Bank.
Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY27 Operating Budget on April 7–9; residents may testify or submit written comments.
Residents can testify in person or submit feedback on the County Executive's recommended FY27 Operating Budget at three days of public hearings.
The FY2027 operating budget proposes a 2.5% inflationary adjustment for Community Action Agency-monitored contracts; Council to finalize in mid-May.
A March 14 Super VITA Day at Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg served over 100 visitors and completed 63 tax returns.
Applications due April 27 for Council-recommended rep on two boards overseeing $6.9B in county retirement assets.
Marylanders 65+ can deduct $6,000 ($12,000 for couples) from taxable income starting with 2025 state tax returns.
Maryland's Earned Income Tax Credit provides refunds up to $4,000 for low- to moderate-income workers filing 2025 state returns.
AARP Tax Aide volunteers offer free tax preparation by appointment at Montgomery County Public Libraries for low-to-moderate income residents.
The County Council will hold five public hearings on the FY27 Operating Budget April 7–9, covering proposed tax and fee increases.
Councilmember Glass launched a survey seeking resident budget priorities amid a proposed 6.1% property tax and 3.3% income tax increase.
Council takes public testimony April 14 on a resolution to approve the FY27 Property Tax Credit for Income Tax Offset.
Council considers $500K in GO Bond funds for the Poolesville Highway Depot capital project under Supplemental Appropriation #26-62.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
The FY26 NFR Grant Program's next rolling deadline is April 3, 2026, offering funds to nonprofits offsetting lost federal funding.
Stage Two of the $550,000 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program now closes May 5, 2026, for operating and build-out costs.
Montgomery County Council schedules five public hearings April 7–9 on the $8B+ FY2027 operating budget.
The Audit Committee meets March 26 to hear FY25 audit results from SB & Company and consider a contract extension for audit services.
New bills introduced cover property tax credits for Habitat for Humanity, financial exploitation protections, and speed monitoring system changes.
The FY2027 budget recommends a 6.3-cent property tax increase and a 0.1% income tax rate hike, generating ~$185.7M in new revenue.