Free Residential Deck Inspections
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is providing free residential deck inspections in May as part of Building Safety Month. Homeowners should call MC 311 to request a deck inspection and fill out an online service request. The DPS program is limited to 300 appointments. Read the news release for details.
County Executive's FY26 Recommended Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget of $7.7 billion on March 15. Now that the Maryland General Assembly has ended, we have sent over to the County Council amendments to my recommended budget that reflect both new revenues and new costs that have been shifted to the County. The amendments and the recommended budget first submitted reflect a commitment to sustaining core services, investing in public education, affordable housing, economic development and public safety while ensuring financial stability amid economic and political uncertainties at the federal and state levels.
- Read the press release
- Watch the press event from YouTube
- View the FY26 Operating Budget Press Event
- Amendments to FY26 Budget-April 22, 2025
- Amendments to FY26 Budget-April 24, 2025
Community Conversations
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold six Community Conversations, one with each of the County’s five regional Citizen Advisory Boards, throughout March, April and May, to discuss long-term priorities and how he will address the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. All meetings are open to the public and encourage community participation.
- Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/budgetforums for meeting details.
- Read the press release.
Call for Nominations: African American Living Legend Awards
Montgomery County is seeking nominations for its African American Living Legends Awards, which recognize residents age 75 and older who have dedicated their lives to service, advocacy and selfless acts of kindness to their community. Read the press release.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the rich diversity and vibrant cultures of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Montgomery County.
Featured Sites
Summer Registration Begins Tuesday, May 13 | Active Montgomery.
Building Safety - Game On!
Throughout the month of May, the Department of Permitting Services will participate in the 45th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council (its members and partners) to promote building safety. This year’s campaign theme, “Game On,” encourages people to get involved in all aspects of building safety and raise awareness of the importance of building safety. This campaign reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly updated building codes and helps individuals, families, and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
FY27 Capital Improvements Program Community Conversations
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold six Community Conversations, one with each of the County’s five regional Citizen Advisory Boards, throughout March, April and May, to discuss long-term priorities and how he will address the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. All meetings are open to the public and encourage community participation.
Summer Camp Program Registration Now Underway | Active Montgomery.
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, 2025. 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.
Pothole Repair
The county relies on the repair requests made by residents through the County’s MC311 system.
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.