County Council increased the nonprofit inflationary adjustment from the Executive's proposed 2.5% to 3.5% in the FY27 budget.
The FY27 budget reduces the county government budget by more than $100 million, with cuts described as affecting multiple departments and services.
The Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC), available only to owner-occupied homeowners, is eliminated in the FY27 budget; other property tax credits remain.
New progressive income tax reduces rates for residents earning under $150,000 while raising them for higher earners, effective in FY27 budget.
Montgomery County Council reached preliminary agreement May 15 on a $7.9B operating budget and $6.3B Capital Improvements Program for FY27.
The Council passed a $1.3B FY27 Capital Budget and $6.3B FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on a 9-2 preliminary vote.
Council approved $317.2M for the Department of Transportation and $385M in FY27 capital funds including a new Burnt Hill Road Bridge.
The FY27 budget allocates $36M to DEP for climate and stormwater work and $16.3M to the Montgomery County Green Bank for clean energy programs.
Council deferred a decision on sending solid waste to out-of-county landfills and will continue operating the Resource Recovery Facility through FY27.
The FY27 budget allocates $77.5M to housing affairs, $52.3M to the Housing Initiative Fund, and $9.5M to HOC.
DHHS allocated $574M in FY27, including $68.2M for homelessness services and $98M+ for behavioral health and crisis programs.
Council allocated $384M to MCPD, $310M to Fire and Rescue, and $33M to the Sheriff's Office in the FY27 operating budget.
The FY27 operating budget allocates $351 million to Montgomery College, supporting higher education and workforce development for 50,000+ students.
Montgomery County Public Schools allocated $3.7 billion in FY27, including $25M for retiree health benefit pre-funding and $357.1M in capital funds.
Council enacted a new tiered income tax structure; 95% of residents will pay less income tax, and a proposed 6.1% property tax increase was rejected.
Montgomery County Council reached preliminary 9-2 agreement on a $7.9 billion FY2027 operating budget; final vote set for May 21.
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The FY2027 budget locks in ongoing funding for the American Diversity Group medical clinic, which offers free weekend care in East County.
The FY2027 budget increases funding for the Muslim Community Center medical clinic's oral health program serving low-income East County families.
The FY2027 budget maintains funding for infrastructure improvements tied to the Viva White Oak development project in East County.