The Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary agreement on May 15, 2026 on the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, the FY27 Capital Budget, and the FY2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program. The budget totals approximately $7.9 billion and includes funding for MCPS, homelessness services, immigrant rapid-response programs, and a 3.5% inflationary increase for nonprofit providers. The Council's final vote on the capital and operating budget resolutions is scheduled for May 21, 2026.
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Source: Councilmember Evan Glass, “Councilmember Glass' Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendments to the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program”, received May 15, 2026.
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2026-05-15
effective — Council reached preliminary agreement on FY27 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program
2026-05-21
meeting — Council final vote on FY27 capital and operating budget resolutions
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