Vaccination for Children Under 5
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years, Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has started vaccinating this age group as vaccines are available. However, initial supplies are limited. Visit www.govaxmoco.com.
Independence Day Celebrations
Montgomery County will host two family gatherings and fireworks show this year to celebrate Independence Day. The “Mid-County Sparkles” celebration will take place on Saturday, July 2, at Einstein High School in Kensington. The “Germantown Glory” celebration will take place on Monday, July 4, at South Germantown Recreational Park. Each event will feature music and other activities. See the press release for details.
- Saturday, July 2: Mid-County Sparkles at Albert Einstein High School.
- Monday, July 4: Germantown Glory at South Germantown Recreational Park.
Recorded Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other County officials held their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, June 22 at 12:30 p.m. This media briefing offers reporters a consistent opportunity to reach County leaders to discuss how Montgomery County is managing the pandemic and to address the County’s robust public health efforts. Watch the recorded session.
COVID-19 Rental Relief Program
Eligible Montgomery County renters can apply for additional COVID-19 rent relief through the fourth phase of the County’s Rent Relief program, which provides financial assistance for tenants that have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the program will accept applications starting on May 16 through June 30.
- Visit www.mc311.com/rentrelief
County Outdoor Pools Summer Season
Montgomery County Recreation’s seven outdoor pools are open for the summer season. Visit the Montgomery County Recreation website for additional information about pool passes, amenities, and hours of operation at all swimming pools.
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County to Launch Fourth Phase of COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
Visit www.mc311.com/rentrelief
- have experienced COVID-19 financial hardship,
- have a household gross income from either their 2020 or 2021 tax return or the previous 30 days that is at or below 50 percent of area median income,
- have resided in Montgomery County since at least August 2021,
- have an obligation to pay rent, formally or informally, and
- be behind on their rental obligation by at least two months.
Read more from the press release.
Reservations are not required. Outdoor pools are offering three-hour swim sessions. Visit the website for more information.
Registration Underway for Summer Programs & Activities.
Registration begins on Monday, May 16 for 2022 Summer programs & activities. View from 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.
Minimum Wage Increased
The minimum wage in Montgomery County will rise on July 1, 2022. 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).
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.
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.
Renters Have Rights
Call 3-1-1 to learn how Montgomery County can help: free, confidential, anonymous: Ensuring Housing Safety, Mediating Conflicts, and Advocating for Tenants.
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.
Family Justice Center
Are you afraid of your partner? We're here to listen and help. Call us. Family Justice Center: 240-773-0444
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.
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.
Inspector General Hotline
Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related to the County Government, Independent County Agencies, or Montgomery County Funded Educational Systems
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Find out what the County is doing to ensure its programs and services are accessible.
Foster Parents
Raise hope and foster dreams... Become A Foster Parent in Montgomery County!
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.