FY27 Budget Funds $36M for DEP, $16.3M for Green Bank
MCCouncilMay 21, 2026
The FY27 operating budget allocates $36 million to the Department of Environmental Protection's General Fund and Water Quality Protection Fund, covering the Climate Action Plan, stormwater management, and watershed restoration. The Montgomery County Green Bank, a nonprofit supporting energy efficiency and clean energy projects, receives $16.3 million. The Climate Change Planning Non-Departmental Account is funded at nearly $450,000.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Focused on Implementing a Progressive Income Tax Structure, Rejecting the Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase and Supporting Essential Services for Residents”, received May 21, 2026.
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