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.
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.