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.
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.