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DPS Offices Closed February 16 for Presidents Day

Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Sign Review Board Meets Virtually March 11

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board holds a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Briefs Planning Board on Site Plan Enforcement Coordination

DPS presented to the Montgomery Planning Board on enforcement of M-NCPPC-certified site plans and inter-agency coordination.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Housing & Real Estate

Montgomery County Raises Right-of-Way Permit Bond Amounts

Bond amounts for public right-of-way permits now set at 150% of construction costs, up from 100%, effective February 2026.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Public Safety

DPS Podcast Episode Covers Fire Code Compliance and Emergency Safety Plans

A new DPS podcast episode features Fire Code Compliance Manager Patsy Warnick on key FCC changes and emergency safety plans.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Local Economy

DPS 'Recipe for Success' Program Wins 2025 NACo Achievement Award

DPS's 'Recipe for Success' restaurant permitting guide earned a 2025 National Association of Counties Achievement Award.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Annual Stakeholders Forum Scheduled for March 3 in Wheaton

The Dept. of Permitting Services hosts its annual forum for industry professionals at the M-NCPPC building in Wheaton, 9–11:30 a.m.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 9-26 Would Require AC in Single-Family Rental Homes

Bill 9-26, heard March 10, would mandate air-conditioning standards for detached single-family homes offered for rent in the county.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 8-26 Would Ban Algorithmic Rent-Setting in Montgomery County

Council to hear testimony March 10 on Bill 8-26, which would prohibit landlords from using algorithmic tools to set rents or coordinate pricing.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

Bill 12-26 Would Revise Payments to Developmental Disability Providers

Bill 12-26, heard March 10, would amend how Montgomery County calculates and determines eligibility for payments to developmental disability service providers.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Public Safety

Bill 11-26 Would Raise Benefits for Fire and Rescue Volunteers

Council to hear testimony March 10 on Bill 11-26, which would increase length-of-service award amounts for local fire and rescue volunteers.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Expedited Bill 10-26 Would Overhaul Arts and Humanities Council Board

Expedited Bill 10-26 heard March 10 would set new board composition, appointment, and racial equity requirements for AHCMC.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Bill 7-26 Would Clarify Agricultural Building Permit Exemptions

Council to hear testimony March 10 on Bill 7-26, which would clarify building permit exemptions for structures used exclusively for agriculture.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $53,788 Arts and Humanities Supplemental Appropriation

Public hearing March 10 on a $53,788 supplemental appropriation to the FY26 budget for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $2.9M North Branch Trail Appropriation

Public hearing Feb. 24 on a $2.9M capital appropriation for the North Branch Trail project, funded by GO Bonds and federal aid.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

Veterans Resource Fair Offers Free Services in Rockville

Free health screenings, disability claims clinics, and legal services for veterans at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church on Feb. 16.

DHHS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2/16/2016 Veterans Community Resource Fair, Mt Calvary Church, Rockville, MD fro…”
Feb 13
Environment

Presidents Day Trash, Recycling Collections Slide One Day

No county recycling or trash pickup on Feb. 16; all collections shift one day later, through Saturday, Feb. 21.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Presdients Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Tras…”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

ABS Presents $95K 'Labor of Love' Check to March of Dimes

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will present a $95,224.83 check to March of Dimes at the Olney store on Feb. 18.

ABS· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Servicio de Bebidas Alcohólicas del Condado de Montgomery entregará un cheque…”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Centers Open; Recreation Centers Closed Feb. 16

County aquatic centers will remain open on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16, while recreation centers and senior centers will be closed.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Environment

Public Parking Free, Trash Collection Delayed Week of Feb. 16

County public parking will be free Feb. 16; trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day all week, with final collection Feb. 21.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
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