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Housing & Real Estate

County Expands Design for Life Accessibility Tax Credit Program

New accessible home features — lever handles, chair-height toilets, updated outlet placement — now qualify for a Montgomery County property tax credit.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Annual Stakeholders Forum Highlights Permitting Improvements

DPS held its annual Stakeholders Forum on March 3 in Wheaton, showcasing a new permitting system, dashboards, GIS tools, and a drone program.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

DPS Now Requires Emergency Safety Plans for Multifamily Rentals

Owners of rental buildings with 3+ units must submit an emergency safety plan as part of the Fire Code Compliance permit process.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-04 Expanding Expedited Review for Mixed-Income Housing

ZTA 26-04 lowers qualifications for expedited housing review and adds 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects to eligible applications.

Friedson· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate…”
Mar 17
Local Economy

Council Passes ZTA 26-03 to Streamline Biohealth Campus Approvals

ZTA 26-03 lowers eligibility thresholds for the Biohealth Priority Campus framework and enables expedited review, including for adaptive office reuse.

Friedson· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate…”
Mar 17
Other

MCTV Launches Spanish-Language Podcast 'Atletas Sin Barreras'

MCTV debuts 'Atletas sin barreras,' a Spanish-language podcast hosted by Special Olympics Maryland athlete David Godoy.

MCTV· Mar 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Education

MCPS Board Members Mark Women's History Month

Board of Education members Laura Stewart and Natalie Zimmerman highlight Women's History Month celebrations for MCPS.

MCPS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Parks & Recreation

Superintendent's Shuffle 5K Coming to Bohrer Park April 11

The first-ever Superintendent's Shuffle community run at Bohrer Park on April 11 aims to raise funds to eliminate MCPS student meal debt.

MCPS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Finance

Elrich Releases FY27 County Operating Budget Proposal

County Executive Marc Elrich's FY27 recommended operating budget was released March 13, covering education, housing, safety, and more.

Montgomery County· Mar 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Other

ABS March 2026 Sale Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store sale promotion throughout March 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Mar 17
Health & Human Services

Potomac River Recreational Advisory Partially Lifted After Sewage Leak

Montgomery County DHHS lifts most Potomac River advisories but keeps restrictions near Swainson Island and Lock 8.

DHHS· Mar 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis on Health Guidan…”
Mar 17
Finance

Sayles Opposes Tax Hikes in Elrich's $8.01B Budget

Councilmember Sayles calls for line-by-line spending review before supporting proposed property and income tax increases.

Sayles· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Sayles Calls for Smarter Spending Before Raising Taxes”
Mar 17
Environment

Council Passes Bill Expanding Green Bank Climate Resiliency Funding

Bill 2-26 lets the Montgomery County Green Bank use fuel-energy tax revenue for flood, heat, and infrastructure resilience projects.

Luedtke· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Council Passes Climate Resiliency Legislation Sponsored by Councilmembers Luedtk…”
Mar 17
Education

MCPS Pre-K Partnerships Fair at Three County Sites

MCPS hosts a Pre-K Partnerships Fair on March 25, 2–7 PM at locations in Rockville, Germantown, and Silver Spring.

MCCCSS· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “📣 Message from Our Partner: Montgomery County Public Schools”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 1-Bedroom Rental Available at 1200 East West

A Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit 1BD apartment opens April 3 at 1200 East West for $1,537/mo with a $1,500 move-in concession.

DHCA· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at 1200 East West”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

Workforce Housing Units Available at Bethesda Avenue Flats

The Flats at Bethesda Avenue has 2BR/1BA workforce housing apartments starting at $2,328/month.

DHCA· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Workforce Housing Update: Availability at The Flats at Bethesda Avenue”
Mar 17
Education

Free 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers a free 10-week virtual business training series for registered family child care educators, starting April 21.

DHHS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “FREE 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators!”
Mar 17
Parks & Recreation

Butterfly Experience Returns to Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens' Butterfly Experience seasonal exhibit is open for visitors in Montgomery County.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Finance

VITA Free Tax Assistance Available to County Residents

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax prep help to eligible Montgomery County residents.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Offers Free Vaccination Clinics

DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for Montgomery County residents.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
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