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County Eyes Doubling Homeowner Assistance to $8M in FY26

The More Housing N.O.W. package proposes increasing the Homeowner Assistance Program from $4M to $8M in the FY26 Housing Initiative Fund.

Fani-González· Jan 28, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More Housing NOW”
Jan 28
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews FY25 Budget for Tourism, Workforce, Permits

The Economic Development Committee meets Jan. 27 and Jan. 30 for FY25 budget follow-ups on Visit Montgomery, WorkSource, and other agencies.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Finance

Bill 28-24 Would Alter County Employee Retirement Plan Administration

Proposed bill changes powers and duties for administering Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans. Public hearing Jan. 21.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Finance

Public Safety Officers' Property Tax Credit (Bill 15-24) Finalized Soon

Bill 15-24 expanding property tax credits to county public safety officers and crisis response professionals passed; application process expected in early 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Finance

Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit (Bill 6-24) Application Coming in 2025

Bill 6-24, granting property tax relief for severely disabled veterans, passed in 2024; the application process is expected to roll out in 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Finance

Bill Would Shift Development Impact Tax Collection to Final Inspection

Expedited Bill 22-24 would require development impact taxes to be collected at final building inspection rather than at permitting.

Balcombe· Dec 4, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 4, 2024”
Dec 4, 2024
Finance

Council Holds Hearing on Anti-Human Trafficking Procurement Bill

Bill 25-24 would require contractor certifications on human trafficking compliance and allow debarment for violations.

Balcombe· Dec 4, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 4, 2024”
Dec 4, 2024
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