The Council passed a $1.3B FY27 Capital Budget and $6.3B FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on a 9-2 preliminary vote.
Council enacted a new tiered income tax structure; 95% of residents will pay less income tax, and a proposed 6.1% property tax increase was rejected.
Montgomery County Council reached preliminary 9-2 agreement on a $7.9 billion FY2027 operating budget; final vote set for May 21.
The Montgomery County Council voted 6-5 to eliminate the Income Tax Offset Credit, raising costs for many seniors and fixed-income homeowners.
Council holds June 9 hearing on three MCPS supplemental appropriations totaling ~$5.3M for facilities, sustainability, and technology.
Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary agreement on the $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program on May 15.
County Executive Elrich says Council's $140M property tax hike via ITOC elimination is regressive and relies on one-time budget maneuvers.
Councilmember Friedson withheld support for the FY27 operating budget, citing tax increases and a projected ~$293M structural deficit.
Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary agreement on the FY27 operating and capital budgets May 15; final vote scheduled for May 21.
95% of Montgomery County wage earners will receive an income tax cut under a new progressive income tax structure approved in the FY27 budget.
Montgomery County Council meets May 15 at 10 a.m. to wrap up and reconcile the FY27 operating budget and six-year capital improvements program.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rises from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
Montgomery and Prince George's councils meet May 14 to vote on a proposed 2.4% WSSC Water System Development Charge increase for FY2027.
County Executive Elrich set to give his reaction to the County Council's straw vote on the next county budget at May 13 briefing.
Proposed FY27 progressive income tax rates range from 2.70% on income up to $50K to 3.3% on income above $150K, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Council's recommended FY27 solid waste increases exceed the County Executive's proposal, with single-family rates rising $15.62 vs. proposed $9.11.
A proposed increase to the monthly County 9-1-1 fee would generate an estimated $9.07M more in FY27.
Council reviews resolution to raise Community Use of Public Facilities fees 7.5% for MCPS sites and Silver Spring Civic Building.
County Executive proposes raising income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% starting in tax year 2027; Council hearing set for May 12.
Stage 2 of FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants expected to open end of May 2026 for nonprofits that passed Stage 1.