New Initiatives

Design for Life is a voluntary certification program for single family attached and detached homes that was developed over the past four years with participation by Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association, organizations representing seniors and people with disabilities, County government, advocates, as well as private and public organizations whose goal is to increase the number of homes available in the County that include features important to our growing and diverse community. Read more...

Respect the Space is a voluntary certification program for single family attached and detached homes that was developed over the past four years with participation by Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association, organizations representing seniors and people with disabilities, County government, advocates, as well as private and public organizations whose goal is to increase the number of homes available in the County that include features important to our growing and diverse community. Read more here and here.

Hiring Preferences for Veterans and People with Disabilities Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources and request a Human Resources Specialist at 240-777-5199 Voice or 240-777-5126 TTY for assistance and guidance. Read more...