Update on May 16, 2025: Since the time of publication of the article below, the Montgomery County Council adopted ZTA 25-03 (unanimously) and Expedited Bill 2-25 (10-1 in favor) on April 8, 2025.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Later this week, the Montgomery County Council is expected to take a final vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget. It comes after the council conducted an ...

Montgomery County proposes tax increase in 2024 budget The Montgomery County Commissioners on Thursday proposed a $568 million budget for 2024 with a tax increase to homeowners of about $94 a year.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his proposed $7.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Friday and warned that there would be a tax increase in it. In arguing for the 3.5% ...