Police, Fire, Sheriff Share $727M in FY27 Public Safety Funds
MCCouncilMay 15, 2026
The Montgomery County Council's FY27 operating budget allocates approximately 10% of total spending to public safety, including $384 million for the Montgomery County Police Department, $310 million for the Fire and Rescue Service, and $33 million for the Sheriff's Office. The capital budget includes $157 million for Fire and Rescue capital projects over the CIP period. The Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security received more than $7 million, plus $1.2 million in Nonprofit Security Grants.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $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 15, 2026.
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2026-07-01
effective — FY27 public safety allocations take effect
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