Fani-González Proposes FY2027 Budget With Progressive Income Tax

Council President Natali Fani-González on April 17, 2026 unveiled a new approach to the recommended $8 billion FY2027 Operating Budget that would eliminate the proposed 6.3-cent property tax increase and replace it with a progressive county income tax structure ranging from 2.5% to 3.3% based on Maryland Adjusted Gross Income. Under the proposal, 96% of Montgomery County households would receive a tax cut, while households earning above $300,000 would pay slightly more. The Council is expected to vote on the final budget at the end of May 2026.