The County Council will hold five public hearings on the FY27 Operating Budget April 7–9, covering proposed tax and fee increases.
Councilmember Glass launched a survey seeking resident budget priorities amid a proposed 6.1% property tax and 3.3% income tax increase.
Council takes public testimony April 14 on a resolution to approve the FY27 Property Tax Credit for Income Tax Offset.
Council considers $500K in GO Bond funds for the Poolesville Highway Depot capital project under Supplemental Appropriation #26-62.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
The FY26 NFR Grant Program's next rolling deadline is April 3, 2026, offering funds to nonprofits offsetting lost federal funding.
Stage Two of the $550,000 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program now closes May 5, 2026, for operating and build-out costs.
Montgomery County Council schedules five public hearings April 7–9 on the $8B+ FY2027 operating budget.
The Audit Committee meets March 26 to hear FY25 audit results from SB & Company and consider a contract extension for audit services.
New bills introduced cover property tax credits for Habitat for Humanity, financial exploitation protections, and speed monitoring system changes.
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.
County adds $500,000 to Nonprofit Security Grant Program for nonprofits and faith-based groups facing increased security needs.
Fani-González holds public briefing March 23 on County Executive's $8B FY27 operating budget, review process, and special taxing districts.
AARP Tax Aide volunteers offer free tax preparation at Montgomery County Public Libraries, with priority for seniors 60+.
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.
County Executive Elrich released his FY2027 recommended operating budget; Council will review before adopting a final budget in late May.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rises from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026, for county contracts.
Fani-González will share her initial assessment of the County Executive's $8 billion FY2027 Operating Budget on March 23.
County Executive Elrich's $8B+ FY2027 operating budget proposal—including a 6.3¢ property tax hike—now heads to Council scrutiny.
Five public hearings on the $8B+ FY2027 operating budget are scheduled for April 7, 8, and 9 in Rockville.