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Council Adopts Progressive Income Tax, Rejects Property Tax Hike

MCCouncil May 21, 2026
The Montgomery County Council approved a new progressive income tax structure under which residents pay a lower rate on the first $150,000 of income, resulting in tax relief for 95% of residents. Households earning up to $50,000 receive up to $250 in relief; those earning $50,001–$150,000 receive up to $450; earners above $150,000 pay the 3.3% rate. The Council also rejected the County Executive's proposed 6.1% property tax rate increase of 6.3 cents per $100 of assessed value.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo para el Año Fiscal 2027 de $7.9 Mil Millones, Implementando una Estructura Progresiva para los Impuestos, Rechazando el Incremento Propuesto a los Impuestos a la Propiedad y Apoyando los Servicios Esenciales para los Residentes”, received May 21, 2026.

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