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Council Holds FY27 Budget Public Hearings April 7–9

The County Council will hold five public hearings on the FY27 Operating Budget April 7–9, covering proposed tax and fee increases.

Evans· Mar 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “March Recap”
Mar 27
Finance

Glass Opens FY27 Budget Survey for Resident Input

Councilmember Glass launched a survey seeking resident budget priorities amid a proposed 6.1% property tax and 3.3% income tax increase.

Glass· Mar 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Finance

Council Hearing April 14: FY27 Property Tax Credit for Income Tax Offset

Council takes public testimony April 14 on a resolution to approve the FY27 Property Tax Credit for Income Tax Offset.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Finance

Council Hearing April 14: $500K Poolesville Highway Depot CIP

Council considers $500K in GO Bond funds for the Poolesville Highway Depot capital project under Supplemental Appropriation #26-62.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 in July 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 27
Finance

County's $1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolling Deadline April 3

The FY26 NFR Grant Program's next rolling deadline is April 3, 2026, offering funds to nonprofits offsetting lost federal funding.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Finance

FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Deadline Extended to May 5

Stage Two of the $550,000 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program now closes May 5, 2026, for operating and build-out costs.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Finance

Council Holds Five Hearings on FY2027 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Council schedules five public hearings April 7–9 on the $8B+ FY2027 operating budget.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 26, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Five Public Hearings on the County's Oper…”
Mar 26
Finance

Audit Committee Reviews FY2025 External Audit Results

The Audit Committee meets March 26 to hear FY25 audit results from SB & Company and consider a contract extension for audit services.

MCCouncil· Mar 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 26, 2026”
Mar 25
Finance

Council Introduces Three New Bills on Tax Credits, Consumer Protection, Speed Cameras

New bills introduced cover property tax credits for Habitat for Humanity, financial exploitation protections, and speed monitoring system changes.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Finance

County Executive Proposes Property Tax, Income Tax Hikes in FY27 Budget

The FY2027 budget recommends a 6.3-cent property tax increase and a 0.1% income tax rate hike, generating ~$185.7M in new revenue.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Finance

$500K Supplemental Funding Announced for Nonprofit Security Grants

County adds $500,000 to Nonprofit Security Grant Program for nonprofits and faith-based groups facing increased security needs.

Fani-González· Mar 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Mar 23
Finance

Council President to Brief on $8B FY27 Budget Proposal

Fani-González holds public briefing March 23 on County Executive's $8B FY27 operating budget, review process, and special taxing districts.

Fani-González· Mar 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Mar 23
Finance

Free Tax Prep for Low-to-Moderate Income Residents at MCPL

AARP Tax Aide volunteers offer free tax preparation at Montgomery County Public Libraries, with priority for seniors 60+.

MCPL· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest: Show Us What You’ve Got by March 31!”
Mar 20
Finance

Council Committees Address Arts Council Governance, $53K Metris Payment

A joint EC/GO worksession on March 19 took up arts council governance reform and a $53,800 supplemental appropriation owed to Metris Arts Consulting.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Finance

County Executive Releases FY2027 Recommended Operating Budget

County Executive Elrich released his FY2027 recommended operating budget; Council will review before adopting a final budget in late May.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 in July 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rises from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026, for county contracts.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Finance

Council President to Brief Press on $8B FY27 Budget

Fani-González will share her initial assessment of the County Executive's $8 billion FY2027 Operating Budget on March 23.

Fani-González· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Mar 20
Finance

Council Reviews $8B FY2027 Budget with Tax Increases

County Executive Elrich's $8B+ FY2027 operating budget proposal—including a 6.3¢ property tax hike—now heads to Council scrutiny.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 2 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Finance

Council Holds Five Hearings on FY2027 Operating Budget

Five public hearings on the $8B+ FY2027 operating budget are scheduled for April 7, 8, and 9 in Rockville.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Five Public Hearings on the County's Oper…”
Mar 18
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