Montgomery County Releases Expanded Testing Plan
Montgomery County released its plan to expand the availability of on-demand COVID-19 testing for residents, with a focus on zip codes in the County that have experienced higher rates of cases.
Montgomery County Recreation Pools to Open Monday, July 6
Montgomery County Recreation will open its seven outdoor pools and three indoor aquatic centers on Monday, July 6, 2020, as part of the County’s Phase II reopening. Pools will be open to pass-holders only.
- Read the News Release
- See the full Phase 2 Pool Guidance
Residents Reminded to Wear Face Coverings as Phase 2 Reopening Continues
As Montgomery County continues Phase 2 reopening, health officials remind all residents that face coverings must be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In a health officer directive issued on June 18 by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, residents (except those under the age of two and those with health conditions that make breathing difficult) must wear face coverings whenever they are in public and physical distancing is not possible. Visit the Face Covering website for more information.
Recorded Weekly Wednesday COVID-19 Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, and the County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard held their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, July 8 at 11 a.m. This media briefing offers reporters a consistent opportunity to reach these three County leaders to discuss how Montgomery County is managing this pandemic and to address the County’s robust public health efforts.
Watch the recorded session here.
Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund
Child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for funding to help offset financial losses caused by COVID-19 and assist with reopening expenses beginning Monday, June 29. The Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund will provide financial assistance to eligible licensed child care center programs, registered family child care homes, and letter of compliance programs.
Phase 2 Start Date
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced critical benchmarks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have been achieved, enabling the County to enter Phase 2 of reopening on Friday June 19, making it easier for some businesses to restart operations while protecting public health. Resources and guidelines for reopening can be found on the County’s Reopening web page.
- Read the full release.
- Read the Executive Order.
Virtual Rec Room
Montgomery County Recreation has launched a virtual Rec Room. Find activities you can do from home for all members of the family. Activities will be added on a regular basis, so be sure to visit often. Visit www.mocorec.com/recroom
COVID-19 Information
The COVID-19 Outbreak is a constantly evolving situation; and Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, working with the Maryland Department of Health, will provide updates as they become available. The updates can be found on a County-developed informational webpage at montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19.
Approved Fiscal Year 21 Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement regarding the County Council's approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget for Montgomery County.
Have a Bike? Need a Bike?
Do you have a bike you no longer use? Do you need a bike for transportation? Bike Match MoCo is a new, free service that enables people with extra, unused bicycles to connect with individuals who can use the bicycle for commuting or running errands. Whether you have a bike or need a bike, just fill out a form on MCDOT's website and staff will do their best to find you a match.
Montgomery County Food Resources
Find a listing of food distribution sites, tools for providers, and opportunities to donate.
Case Count
The COVID-19 Outbreak is a constantly evolving situation; and Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, working with the Maryland Department of Health, will provide updates as they become available. The updates can be found on a County-developed Data Dashboard.
Featured Sites
What is the Census?
Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a population count of everyone in the United States.
Why is the Census important?
- Every year, the federal government allocates more than $675 Billion in funding based on census data.
- Every Marylander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years.
- Census data is used to plan schools, new homes and businesses and improve neighborhoods.
Who needs to respond to the Census and is my information secure?
The census counts every household and person living in the U.S., this includes both citizens and non-citizens. The U.S. Census Bureau must keep all information confidential.
Featured Programs
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
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).
COVID-19 County Employee Information
As an MCG employee, you may have questions about how this will affect you and your workplace. Read the following FAQs carefully to stay informed about the most current workplace policies regarding COVID-19.
Census 2020
EVERYONE COUNTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY! All United States residents must be counted, including citizens and those residents who are not citizens.
Solicitation Tracker
View the status of a solicitation from issuance to contract execution. Begin by entering a solicitation number or description.
Get All Your Money!
Community Action's VITA Program is now scheduling appointments for 2019 taxes. Appointments are available in various locations for County residents earning $56,000 or less.
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
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.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage is set to rise in Montgomery County on July 1. The size of the increase is determined by the number of workers employed by the business.
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.
CountyStat
See how the County and its departments are performing by exploring performance dashboards and data visualizations.
VisionZero
The County is putting resources in place to reduce severe and fatal collisions on County roads by 35 percent for vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians, by November 2019.
Inspector General Hotline
Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related to the County Government, Independent County Agencies, or Montgomery County Funded Educational Systems
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.
Flash: Bus Rapid Transit
The County’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, which will operate along US 29 — the busiest transit corridor in Montgomery County.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
