Due to predictions of severe weather in the Washington area, the Friendship Picnic (Sun. Sept. 24) and
the Burtonsville Day (Sat. Sept. 23) events are canceled.
Community Conversations
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners will host 10 Community Conversations from September through December to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. The next conversation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with us from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. Dive into music festivals, environmental events, and more! Embrace the culture, history, and contributions of our vibrant Latino community.
National Preparedness Month
In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) and Montgomery County Recreation have teamed up to help educate older adults on the importance of preparing for natural disasters, catastrophic events and other emergency situations. The County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will also participate in the events.
- See the news release for more information.
Active Aging Week
Montgomery County is excited to celebrate International Active Aging Week! Residents 50+ are invited to safely attend the FREE in-person programs & activities that help you Go, Grow, and Get Active!
Youth Basketball
Youth Basketball Registration Begins Monday, Oct. 2. Body Text: Montgomery County Recreation strives to provide a rich environment that fosters the development of basketball fundamentals while also advancing skills in discipline, friendship, sportsmanship and teamwork. Learn more.
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Exciting news! A new COVID-19 vaccine is coming soon, matching current variants! Approved for everyone 6 months and up. Soon at health care providers and pharmacies nationwide! Need more information or a dose near you?
- Visit County website.
- Find COVID-19 Vaccines.
Career Fair
Come learn and apply for a variety of rewarding public service jobs available with Montgomery County on Tuesday, Oct. 3, (3 to 7 p.m.). At the event, you will be able to meet representatives from over a dozen departments, make connections, and even interview same day for select positions.
Featured Sites
FY25 Operating Budget Community Conversations
- UpCounty Community Conversation. Tuesday, Sept. 26.
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase Community Conversation. Wednesday, Sept. 27.
- PTA Community Conversation. Monday, Oct. 16.
- Amharic Language Community Conversation. Wednesday, Oct. 18.
- Silver Spring Community Conversation. Monday, Nov. 13.
- East County Community Conversation. Wednesday, Nov. 15.
- Chinese Language Community Conversation. Monday, Nov. 27
- Seniors Community Conversation. Monday, Dec. 11. 2-3:30 p.m.
If you can’t make it to one of the Community Conversations but would like to participate in the process, submit your question.
Registration for Fall Programs & Activities.
Fall registration is now underway. Register at Active Montgomery.
Effective on July 1, 2023, recreational marijuana use is legal for adults 21+. Learn more about what this means for Montgomery County residents and how the law will be enforced.
Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/cannabis for more information.
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
See the minimum wage in Montgomery County as of July 1, 2023. 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.
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Flooding website
Learn more about flood insurance, reporting flooding, and the Flood Management Plan aid long-term strategic planning for flood mitigation.
Climate Action
The Climate Action portal brings the County’s array of climate planning, progress, and action under one, easy-to-navigate website.
Solicitation Tracker
View the status of a solicitation from issuance to contract execution. Begin by entering a solicitation number or description.
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.