Winter Storm Watch
The National Weather Service has extended a Winter Storm Watch for portions Montgomery County from 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16 to until 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 17. Travel disruptions within the County and region are possible as roads may become snow covered and icy. If you must travel, allow extra time to reach your destination. Please remain alert for ongoing plow/salt operations. Due to the possibility of severe weather conditions, Montgomery County community members are encouraged to prepare for power outages.
Limited Supply for Free Rapid At-home Test Kits at Public Libraries
There is currently a limit on how many kits are available at each distribution site per day. Thank you for your patience!
To make COVID-19 testing more available, Montgomery County residents can pick up free, rapid at-home test kits at any one of 19 Montgomery County Public Libraries. Read the release for more information.
Instrucciones escritas para completar la prueba en español.
Instrucciones en video para completar la prueba en español.
Montgomery County Hosts Virtual MLK Day Celebration
On Monday at 3:30 p.m., Montgomery County will honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual celebration focused on voting rights.
- Read the news release.
- Watch the special presentation on County Cable Montgomery.
Indoor Masking Until Jan. 31
Indoor mask requirements at any location accessible to the public in Montgomery County until at least Jan. 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Read the release for more information.
Took My Best Shot! Vaccinations for Children ages 5 to 11
Vaccinations are now available for children ages 5 to 11. Protect your child. Find out more information.
- Press Release
- Visit www.GoVaxMoco.com for an appointment
Recorded Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other County officials held their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at noon. This media briefing offers reporters a consistent opportunity to reach these County leaders to discuss how Montgomery County is managing this pandemic and to address the County’s robust public health efforts.
COVID-19 Booster Shots for Residents 12 Years and Older
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is now providing booster shots to 12 years and older.
Montgomery County Launches 2021 Biennial Online Resident Survey
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the County has started conducting its biennial online survey of County residents. The survey is available on the County website and is designed to get residents’ assessment of the local government, its services and their quality of life. The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 17. Read the news release. The survey is available here.
Montgomery County Food Resources
Find a listing of food distribution events, tools for providers, and opportunities to donate.
Winter Registration
Registration for the Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks winter classes is open. The online program guide has dozens of programs and activities tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels and ages.
Featured Sites
Find more about COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
FREE COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
Get rapid test kits at any one of 19 Montgomery County Public Library branches, starting Monday, January 10, 2022. Rapid test kits are free to Montgomery County residents. Each kit has two tests.
Three things you need to do to get ready
for seasonal storms and emergencies:
1. Sign up for Alert Montgomery.
2. Keep these Phone Numbers handy.
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
- Police Non-emergency: 301-279-8000
- County Information & Service: 311
Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/snow for more information.
Winter Registration
Begun Nov. 8.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response, print copies of the GUIDE are not currently available.
Visit activemontgomery.org
One account is all you need to register for activities, reserve available facilities and purchase memberships offered by Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Recreation and CUPF!
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 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.
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.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
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.
Montgomery County Update
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
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 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.
Flash: Bus Rapid Transit
The County’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, operate along US 29 — the busiest transit corridor in Montgomery County.
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.