Montgomery County Council tentatively starts full council review of FY2026 operating budget May 5; final action expected late May.
Bill 3-25 raises income, net worth, and assessed-value thresholds for the County Supplement to the State Homeowners' Tax Credit.
Applications for Bill 15-24, expanding the property tax credit for public safety workers in Montgomery County, are now live.
Applications for Bill 6-24, a property tax credit for disabled veterans in Montgomery County, are now open.
County Executive withdrew a proposed 3.5% property tax increase, replacing it with a local income tax rate hike from 3.2% to 3.3%.
County Executive's FY budget proposal totals $7.7 billion and includes a 3.5% property tax increase and significant fee hikes.
The County Council will hold four public hearings April 7–8 on FY26 operating budgets for county agencies.
The County Council overrode the County Executive's veto of Expedited Bill 22-24 on collection of development impact taxes on March 4.
The County Executive presents the FY2026 Operating Budget to the County Council and public on Friday, March 14.
The More Housing N.O.W. package proposes increasing the Homeowner Assistance Program from $4M to $8M in the FY26 Housing Initiative Fund.
The Economic Development Committee meets Jan. 27 and Jan. 30 for FY25 budget follow-ups on Visit Montgomery, WorkSource, and other agencies.
Proposed bill changes powers and duties for administering Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans. Public hearing Jan. 21.
Bill 15-24 expanding property tax credits to county public safety officers and crisis response professionals passed; application process expected in early 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.
Expedited Bill 22-24 would require development impact taxes to be collected at final building inspection rather than at permitting.
Bill 25-24 would require contractor certifications on human trafficking compliance and allow debarment for violations.