Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary agreement on the FY27 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program on May 15, 2026.
Councilmember Luedtke opposed the preliminary budget approved May 15, citing a projected $293M structural deficit from one-time funding use.
Community Use of Public Facilities is updating its fee schedule for county community spaces; details available online.
FY27 budget introduces a progressive county income tax, reducing rates for ~75% of filers earning under $150,000.
Montgomery County Council voted May 15 to approve a $7.9B operating budget and $6.3B capital budget for FY2027.
The FY27 budget reduces the county government budget by more than $100 million, with cuts described as affecting multiple departments and services.
The Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC), available only to owner-occupied homeowners, is eliminated in the FY27 budget; other property tax credits remain.
New progressive income tax reduces rates for residents earning under $150,000 while raising them for higher earners, effective in FY27 budget.
Montgomery County Council reached preliminary agreement May 15 on a $7.9B operating budget and $6.3B Capital Improvements Program for FY27.
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.