County budget provides funding to launch a new incubator and innovation network program for local entrepreneurs.
FY26 budget adds $1M to first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, bringing the total to $5 million.
FY26 budget funds MCPS at 99.8% of its request, $210 million above the minimum maintenance of effort level.
Montgomery County Council approved a $6.6B budget May 15, balancing needs without raising property or income taxes.
The Montgomery County Police Department is asking residents to complete a community survey to shape its next 5-year strategic plan.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for eight boards and commissions, with several deadlines on May 30 and June 4.
On May 13, the Council heard public testimony on a resolution to increase Montgomery County's income tax rate.
Newly introduced Bill 13-25 would ban unlicensed for-profit public parties and set penalties for violations at residential properties.
The Gaithersburg Book Festival runs May 17, 10 AM–6 PM at Bohrer Park; admission and parking are free.
Montgomery Planning is hosting two Germantown Sector Plan Amendment workshops in June and accepting questionnaire responses now.
Montgomery County's newest farmers market launched May 1 and runs every Thursday 4–8 PM at 22820 Frederick Road, Clarksburg.
Full Council took unanimous or near-unanimous straw votes on Economic Development and Transportation & Environment budget items.
Montgomery County Council expects to pass the FY2026 Operating Budget on May 22, following deliberations that began May 5.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service's first-ever Girls Wired for Fire program runs July 28–Aug. 1 at the Public Safety Training Academy; applications open.
Montgomery County Commission for Women and Public Libraries host four free virtual financial seminars on Tuesdays in May, 7–8:30 PM via Zoom.
HB755, prohibiting HOAs from requiring sensitive personal documents like birth certificates for pool access, passed both chambers and awaits the Governor.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for eight boards and commissions, with several deadlines in late April and early May 2025.
A public hearing on proposed amendments to the county's Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan is set for May 7 at 1:30 PM.
A public hearing on ZTA 25-05, addressing optional method development public benefits, is scheduled for June 10 at 1:30 PM.
The County Council overrode the County Executive's veto of Expedited Bill 2-25, amending payment-in-lieu-of-taxes rules for affordable housing.