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County Executive Budget Recommendation Scheduled for March 13 Review

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to begin reviewing the County Executive's Recommended FY Budget on March 13, 2026.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Finance

VITA Free Tax Prep Program Opens for Households Under $70K

Montgomery County's VITA partnership with the Community Action Agency offers free tax preparation for households earning under $70,000, with a focus on EITC access.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Finance

County Holds Public Hearings on $6.6B Capital Budget

Montgomery County held four public hearings on its $6.6 billion capital budget covering schools, roads, transit, parks, and more.

Glass· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 26, 2026”
Feb 26
Finance

Day Care Provider Property Tax Credit Applications Now Open

Licensed child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for up to $10,000 per property tax bill; deadline is April 1.

MCCCSS· Feb 26, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Montgomery County Day Care Provider Tax Credit – Application Now Open!”
Feb 26
Finance

County Seeks $11.3M Supplemental Appropriation for Stormwater Retrofits

A $11.3 million supplemental appropriation for DEP stormwater retrofits countywide shifts spending from FY27 to FY26.

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

TE Committee Reviews $4.8B WSSC Water Six-Year Capital Plan

The FY27-32 WSSC Water CIP totals over $4.8 billion, a $46.4 million decrease from the prior approved plan.

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

State Bill Would Allow County-Level Child Tax Credits

HB 363 would authorize Maryland counties to offer income tax credits for certain dependent children; Stewart testified in support.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Finance

$1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grants Open Through March 6

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program offers funds to 501(c)(3)s offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funding.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Finance

$750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grants Accept Rolling Applications

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program has a rolling deadline; next deadline is February 25, 2026 at 5 PM.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Finance

County Now Requires Charity Registry Compliance for Grant Applicants

Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management will verify Maryland Secretary of State charity registration status for all grant applicants and grantees.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Finance

Council to Vote on Viva White Oak TIF Development District

Council expected to vote Feb. 24 on resolution creating a tax increment finance district for the ~294-acre Viva White Oak project in eastern Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Finance

County Awards Record $274M to MFD Businesses in FY25

FY25 annual reports show a record $274M awarded to certified MFD businesses, 21.21% of eligible dollars and a 10% year-over-year increase.

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

County's $49M Tech CIP Covers Wiring, Fiber, Broadband

GO Committee reviews FY27-32 tech CIP projects totaling ~$49M for building network wiring, FiberNet, and Montgomery Connects broadband.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $172.7M General Government CIP

GO Committee examines $172.7M FY27-32 CIP for County offices, a $14.9M decrease from the prior plan, plus a new African American Historical Markers project.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Finance

County Minimum Wage for Contracts Rises to $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

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

County Sets Record $274M Awarded to MFD Businesses in FY25

FY25 annual reports show a record $274M awarded to certified MFD businesses and $133M to Local Small Business Reserve Program vendors.

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

Maryland OPC Publishes Fact Sheets on High Utility Bills, Data Centers

Maryland's Office of People's Counsel released fact sheets on rising BGE and Pepco bills, plus a report on data centers' potential impact on ratepayers.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Finance

Glass Hearing: Data Centers Driving Pepco Rate Hikes

Pepco delivery charges up 33% since 2020; Glass held utility hearing linking cost increases to out-of-state data center demand.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Finance

VITA Free Tax Assistance Program Kicks Off for 2026

Montgomery County's VITA Partnership launched its 2026 season offering free tax help to income-eligible households.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Finance

MD Bill Would Authorize County-Level Child Tax Credit

HB 363/SB 468 would let Maryland counties offer an income tax credit for certain dependent children.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
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