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Finance

Bill 47-26 Would Raise Property Tax Credit Income Limit

Proposed legislation would raise the Homeowners' Tax Credit income cap from $75,000 to $106,800, aligning it with HUD's area median income standard.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

Early Childhood Services Hosts Virtual Self-Care Workshop for Parents

Montgomery County's Family Learning Series offers a free virtual self-care session for parents and caregivers on Sept. 16, 2026.

MCFIC· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Self Care for Parents & Caregivers/ Autocuidado Para Padres y Cuidadore…”
Sep 15
Meetings & Hearings

T&E Committee to Pick Preferred BRT Alternative in October

The County Council's Transportation & Environment Committee meets Oct. 19 to select a preferred alternative for New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT.

MCDOT· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to County Council”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

Council Passes Bill 28-26 Reshaping Disabilities Commission Membership

Bill 28-26, the Jake Didinsky Advocacy Act, increases IDD member seats on the IDDC from two to five and reduces guardian seats.

Luedtke· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmembers Luedtke and Evans Sponsor Bill 28-26 to Update Membership of Inte…”
Sep 15
Education

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Weekly Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for children birth–5 via Zoom in September 2026.

MCFIC· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Orientación: ¡Únete a nosotros ahora!/ Orientation- Join us Now!”
Sep 15
Environment

DEP Hosts Business Recycling Seminar at Rockville Library

Montgomery County DEP offers an in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges Oct. 7, 2026, at Rockville Library.

DEP· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Seminar”
Sep 15
Other

County Seeks Applicants for Disability Commission's 25 Seats

County Executive Elrich is filling 25 vacancies on the Commission on People with Disabilities; application deadline is Oct. 5, 2026.

Elrich· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MOCO Commission on People with Disabilities Seeking Applicants until October 5, …”
Sep 15
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 42-26 Targets Unlicensed Short-Term Rental Platforms

Councilmember Evans introduced Bill 42-26 requiring platforms to verify rental licenses before listing or processing payments for STRs in Montgomery County.

Evans· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Councilmember Evans Introduces Legislation to Close Short-Term Rental Compliance…”
Sep 15
Finance

Bill 46-26 Would Create County Child Tax Credit for Low-Income Families

Proposed legislation would offer a $500 per-child county income tax credit for taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income of $15,000 or less.

Stewart· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart Leads on a Package of Tax Credit Bills”
Sep 15
Finance

Bill 48-26 Would Extend $2,500 Property Tax Credit to MCPS Employees

Proposed bill would add certain Montgomery County Public Schools employees to an existing $2,500 property tax credit currently available to county first responders.

Stewart· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart Leads on a Package of Tax Credit Bills”
Sep 15
Finance

Bill 47-26 Would Raise Homeowners' Tax Credit Income Limit

Proposed legislation would increase the HOTC eligibility ceiling from $75,000 to $106,800 to match HUD's Area Median Family Income for Montgomery County.

Stewart· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart Leads on a Package of Tax Credit Bills”
Sep 15
Public Safety

Bill 43-26 Would Require Smoke Escape Hoods in High-Rise Apartments

Councilmember Stewart introduced legislation requiring smoke escape hoods in apartment buildings five stories or higher for firefighter use.

Stewart· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart Introduces New Fire Safety Measure for High-Rise Apartment…”
Sep 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Reaffirms Hedrick's Reappointment to Planning Board

Montgomery County Council unanimously reaffirmed James Hedrick's reappointment to the Planning Board after County Executive Elrich disapproved it.

MCCouncil· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reaffirms Reappointment of James Hedrick to the Montgo…”
Sep 15
Transportation

Council Hearing Set for New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study

Montgomery County Council holds a public hearing Sept. 22 on the New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT study and recommended alternatives.

MCDOT· Sep 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to County Council”
Sep 15
Finance

Montgomery County Property Tax Due Sept. 30

Annual property tax first installment due Sept. 30; second installment for eligible properties due Dec. 31.

Montgomery County· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County MD Annual Property Tax Payment due 09/30”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

Commission on People with Disabilities Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Commission on People with Disabilities through October 5, 2026.

Montgomery County· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - September 14, 2026”
Sep 14
Public Services

County Seeks Applicants for Citizens Review Panel for Children

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Citizens Review Panel for Children through October 5, 2026.

Montgomery County· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - September 14, 2026”
Sep 14
Transportation

McComas Avenue Greenway Phase One Complete in Wheaton

Montgomery County marks phase one of the 1.2-mile McComas Avenue Neighborhood Greenway, adding traffic calming and pedestrian safety upgrades.

MCDOT· Sep 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Neighborhood Project to Slow Drivers Down, Improve Safety for All Users Along Wh…”
Sep 14
Education

Montgomery College Releases Annual Report 2026

Montgomery College's 2026 Annual Report highlights student success stories and the college's commitment to access, completion, and post-completion outcomes.

MCTV· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #288; September 14, 2026”
Sep 14
Education

Montgomery College Automotive Technology Program Featured on MCTV

MC President Dr. Jermaine F. Williams visits Rockville Campus to spotlight the college's Automotive Technology Program in a new Bow Tie Chats episode.

MCTV· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #288; September 14, 2026”
Sep 14
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