Child Care Support Services hosts a daylong fall conference Oct. 10 at Silver Spring Civic Building; early bird tickets ($35) open Aug. 17.
DPS is preparing a podcast episode and educational content ahead of EPA's Septic Smart Week, with nearly 20,000 county septic systems.
Montgomery County DPS is recruiting permit technicians and inspectors; openings are listed on the county's online job board.
DPS offices at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day; online permitting remains available.
DPS staff will hold public outreach sessions at three locations in August 2026, covering permitting questions and resources.
DPS implemented a 15% fee increase across permitting and licensing categories — the first adjustment in seven years.
The Montgomery County Council voted to extend its data center permitting moratorium to 18 months; DPS will not process new applications.
The DPS Permitting Services Advisory Committee will meet virtually at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.
The Montgomery County Sign Review Board will hold a virtual meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 to review sign variance applications.
DPS announced a new six-step online permitting process for mobile crane operations, issued only to crane companies.
DPS updated guidelines require a free permit for Little Free Libraries placed in the public right-of-way; no permit needed on private property.
DPS received National Association of Counties Achievement Awards for its drone inspection program and public permitting dashboard.
A new 20-minute DPS podcast episode guides homeowners through the permitting process for kitchen, bathroom, and deck renovations.
Montgomery County broadens contracting opportunities for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses through updated procurement programs.
Montgomery County's Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55/hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a free Zoom open house for vendors on August 19, 2026, 10–11 a.m.
A Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit — 1 bed/1 bath, 709 sq ft — is available at The Cecil in Bethesda for $1,751/month starting Oct. 8, 2026.
Montgomery County's annual Friendship Picnic celebrates diverse cultures and faiths at Wheaton Regional Park, noon–5 p.m., with free food and activities.
CUPF and MCPS begin accepting online reservations for the 2026-2027 school year on Aug. 10 at 6:30 a.m. via ActiveMONTGOMERY.