Council introduces FY27 collective bargaining agreements on April 14 for MCGEO, IAFF Local 1664, FOP Lodge 35, and the Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association.
Applications due April 27 to fill Council-recommended seats on two boards overseeing ~$6.9B in county retirement assets.
Maryland DHCD granted $500,000 to DEP's HEECAP program through the FY2026 State Revitalization Programs.
Federal funds will support HEECAP grants to nonprofits helping low- and moderate-income households cut energy costs.
TE Committee to review a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for safety and infrastructure upgrades at MCDOT's Poolesville highway depot.
Trained volunteers offer free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income residents, with priority for seniors 60+, by appointment at MCPL.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
Public hearing April 21 on a resolution to raise the county income tax rate from 3.20% to 3.3% starting Tax Year 2027.
Montgomery County Council moves into committee work sessions on the proposed $8B FY27 Operating Budget after five public hearings.
The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review WorkSource Montgomery's $3.7M FY27 budget, a 6.8% increase with $170K in enhancements.
The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review MCEDC's $5.7M+ FY27 budget, an 8% increase including $338K in staffing enhancements.
The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review ABS's $81M+ FY27 budget, a 5%+ increase, fully supported by $97M+ in projected revenue.
The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the $443,812 FY27 Public Elections Fund budget, a 33% increase over FY26.
The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Board of Elections' $809,341 FY27 budget, up more than 5.6% from FY26.
GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Merit System Protection Board's $18,622 FY27 budget, a ~5% increase for compensation adjustments.
The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Ethics Commission's $312,274 FY27 budget, an 85% increase tied to electronic filing upgrades.
All Maryland-registered businesses must file a Personal Property Tax Return by April 15, 2026, or request a two-month extension.
Budget season is underway as the Montgomery County Council reviews a proposed $8 billion FY26 budget that includes a 6.1% property tax increase.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for FY26 Resident and Community Gardening grants, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.
Pepco has applied to Maryland's PSC for an average $11.73/month rate hike; virtual hearings are set for April 14 and 17.