General Election Early Voting
Early Voting for the Presidential and General Elections will occur from Oct. 24 to 31, 2024 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Ride On bus service has several routes available to transport voters to the early voting centers. During early voting, individuals who are eligible but not yet registered can register and vote.
Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot
Montgomery County has received a $150,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) for its Food Truck Electrification Pilot program, the first of its kind in the region. The program aims to replace diesel-powered food truck generators with electric power systems, significantly reducing carbon emissions and improving public health. Read the press release.
Meet Monty 2.0: County's AI Chatbot
Montgomery County has improved how residents get information and assistance with the latest upgrade to “Monty 2.0,” the County’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on the MC311 website. Residents can learn more about Monty 2.0 by visiting the FAQ page.
- Read press release
- Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mc311
November is Remembrance & Reconciliation Month
Montgomery County’s annual Remembrance and Reconciliation Month returns this November 2024, led by the County’s Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation. This year’s observance will include free community events designed to reflect on the County’s complex history and to foster healing and understanding. Read the press release.
‘A New Direction for Permitting’
Listen to the newest Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast episode, “A New Direction for Permitting,” which features a conversation with County Executive Marc Elrich, DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan and DPS Podcast Host Gail Lucas about recent permitting improvements and how technology will impact the future. This episode also is available to watch on YouTube. Read the news release for more information.
Job Creation Fund
Montgomery County Launches $10 Million Fund to Stimulate Job Growth for County-Based Companies in Cybersecurity, Hospitality, Life Sciences and Quantum Computing. Read more from the press release.
Residents Urged to Get a Flu Shot
It's more important than ever to get your flu shot this year. Make an appointment online to get your free flu shot at one of the County-sponsored clinics.
- Read more from the press release.
- Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/flu to make an appointment.
Featured Sites
FY26 Operating Budget Community Conversations
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, will host 11 Community Conversations throughout September and November to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget.
- East County Community Conversation. Mon, Sept. 9
- Mid-County Community Conversation. Mon, Sept. 16
- BCC Community Conversation. Wed, Sept. 18
- African-Caribbean Diaspora Community Conversation. Mon, Sept. 23
- Up County Community Conversation. Mon, Sept. 30
- Silver Spring Community Conversation. Wed, Oct. 16
- Older Adults Community Conversation. Mon, Oct. 21
- Chinese Language Community Conversation. Wed. Oct. 23
- PTA Community Conversation. Monday, Oct. 28
- Black/African American Community Conversation. Wed. Oct. 30
- Spanish Language Community Conversation. Thur. Nov. 7
Featured Programs
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
MCG Careers
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.
Minimum Wage Increase
See the minimum wage in Montgomery County as of July 1, 2024.
The size of the increase is determined by the number of workers employed by the business.
MPIA Request
When requesting public records maintained by Montgomery County Government, please reference the contact list and forward your inquiry to the appropriate departmental representative(s).
Solicitation Tracker
View the status of a solicitation from issuance to contract execution. Begin by entering a solicitation number or description.
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Flooding website
Learn more about flood insurance, reporting flooding, and the Flood Management Plan aid long-term strategic planning for flood mitigation.
Climate Action
The Climate Action portal brings the County’s array of climate planning, progress, and action under one, easy-to-navigate website.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a residential unit that is either added to an existing one-family dwelling or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as an existing one-family dwelling. Find more information.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The County Executive and County Council encourage people who live or work in Montgomery County to become actively involved in matters affecting the quality of life in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Update
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
CountyStat
See how the County and its departments are performing by exploring performance dashboards and data visualizations.
dataMONTGOMERY
Direct access to County data sets in consumable formats is available here. The public can review and analyze, and use the data sets for a variety of purposes.
Inspector General Hotline
Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related to the County Government, Independent County Agencies, or Montgomery County Funded Educational Systems
VisionZero
The draft Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan was released for public comment on April 15. Learn more about the plan and attend an upcoming community talk using the link below.
Foster Parents
Raise hope and foster dreams... Become A Foster Parent in Montgomery County!
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Find out what the County is doing to ensure its programs and services are accessible.
SafeSpeed
Find the locations of safe speed and red light cameras, and how to pay a speed camera citation on-line.
Community Guide for Immigrant Residents
The Gilchrist Center is committed to doing everything we can do to ensure that all residents of Montgomery County feel safe and valued.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.