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$53,788 Supplemental Appropriation for Arts and Humanities Council

Joint EC-GO Committee reviews a $53,788 supplemental appropriation for the Arts and Humanities Council to pay a remaining balance to Metric Arts Consulting.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Finance

Maryland Promotes EITC for Eligible Working Residents

Maryland's #EarnedIt campaign highlights the Earned Income Tax Credit, worth up to $4,000 for qualifying working residents who file a return.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Finance

Luedtke Opposes FY2027 Budget Tax and Fee Increases

Councilmember Luedtke raises concerns about the County Executive's FY2027 budget proposal, which includes property tax, income tax, and fee hikes.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Finance

Elrich Releases FY27 County Operating Budget Proposal

County Executive Marc Elrich's FY27 recommended operating budget was released March 13, covering education, housing, safety, and more.

Montgomery County· Mar 17, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Finance

Sayles Opposes Tax Hikes in Elrich's $8.01B Budget

Councilmember Sayles calls for line-by-line spending review before supporting proposed property and income tax increases.

Sayles· Mar 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Sayles Calls for Smarter Spending Before Raising Taxes”
Mar 17
Finance

VITA Free Tax Assistance Available to County Residents

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax prep help to eligible Montgomery County residents.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Finance

Elrich Proposes FY27 Budget With Tax Increases

County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 Operating Budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and 0.1% income tax increase.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Finance

Elrich Proposes FY27 Budget With Tax Increases

County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 recommended operating budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and a 0.1% income tax increase.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Finance

County Executive Proposes 6.3% Property Tax Hike, Income Tax Increase

The County Executive's recommended FY2027 budget includes a 6.3% property tax increase and a retroactive local income tax hike.

Friedson· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tax Increases We Can’t Afford”
Mar 13
Finance

Glass Skeptical of Elrich's FY2027 Tax Increase Proposals

Councilmember Glass criticized the County Executive's proposed 6.1% property tax hike and 3.3% income tax rate in the FY2027 budget.

Glass· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Statement from Councilmember Evan Glass on the County Executive’s Proposed Budge…”
Mar 13
Finance

Friedson Opposes FY27 Property, Income Tax Hikes

Councilmember Friedson says he will not support County Executive Elrich's proposed 6.3-cent property tax increase or local income tax hike in FY27 budget.

Friedson· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s Statement on Proposed FY27 Tax Increases”
Mar 13
Finance

County Executive Releases $8B+ FY2027 Operating Budget

County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY2027 Recommended Operating Budget on March 13, proposing over $8 billion in spending.

Fani-González· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Statement from Council President Fani-González on Montgomery County’s Recommende…”
Mar 13
Finance

County Wage Requirements Law Rate Rising to $18.55 in July

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.15/hr through June 30, 2026, rising to $18.55/hr effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Finance

FY27 Budget Public Hearings Set for April 7–9

Montgomery County Council will hold five FY27 operating budget hearings April 7–9 covering county government, MCPS, Montgomery College, M-NCPPC, and WSSCWater.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Finance

Council to Hear $400K MCPS Blueprint Career Advising Funding

A March 24 public hearing will address a $400,693 supplemental appropriation to MCPS for the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Career Advising Program.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Finance

$1M HEECAP Grants Open for Nonprofits to Retrofit Homes

Nonprofits in Montgomery County can apply through April 15 for a share of $1 million in HEECAP grants to retrofit income-eligible homes.

DEP· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “⏰ How is a clock like a frog in March? 🐸”
Mar 13
Finance

Elrich to Present FY2027 Budget March 13 in Rockville

County Executive Marc Elrich will unveil his recommended FY2027 operating budget at Richard Montgomery High School on March 13 at 4 p.m.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Present His Recommended Fiscal Year 2…”
Mar 11
Finance

Business Energy Investment Tax Credit for Solar, Wind Ends 2027

The federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit for commercial-scale solar and wind terminates for facilities placed in service after Dec. 31, 2027.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Finance

Federal 179D Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Ending June 2026

The 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction will be terminated for projects beginning construction after June 30, 2026.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Deadline Is March 11

Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management closes FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant applications at 5 PM today, March 11.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
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