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
Building Safety Month
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council have proclaimed the month of May as Building Safety Month. At the proclamation ceremony in Rockville, they were joined by representatives from the Department of Permitting Services (DPS), Fire and Rescue Service, Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and the Department of Transportation. As part of Building Safety Month, DPS is offering free, deck maintenance inspections for homeowners. Watch the video, and view more photos.
Recorded Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other County officials held their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. 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.
Elrich Released His Recommended FY 2023 Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his recommended Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Operating Budget of $6.3 billion, which is an increase of 5.7 percent from FY22 approved all funds budget (County Government plus outside agencies. It is a 7 percent increase for the Montgomery County Government (all funds except for debt service)... Read more from the Press Release
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Second Booster Shot
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved giving a second booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for certain groups. Montgomery County-operated clinics are now providing the second booster dose to eligible residents.
Schedule Your Deck Inspection
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services will be providing homeowners with free deck maintenance inspections during Building Safety Month in May. Don’t delay, call 311 to schedule your residential deck inspection today!
- Read the news release for more information.
Building Energy Performance Standards
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed the “Building Energy Performance Standards” (BEPS) legislation (Bill 16-21) into law. The bill, which was passed unanimously by the County Council on April 19, will expand the County’s benchmarking requirements by setting minimum energy performance standards for existing buildings. This will be one of the most effective ways to reduce energy demand and carbon pollution from the built environment as the County tackles its ambitious climate change goals.
Featured Sites
Ride On Food Drive - May 15 to 22, 2022
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Ride On Transit Services is conducting a food drive from May 15-22, 2022 in partnership with Manna Food Center, County Public Libraries and Regional Services Centers. All food donations will go to Manna Foods, to help members of our community who are in need.
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.
Registration Begins on Mon., May 16 for 2022 Summer Programs & Activities.
Registration begins on Monday, May 16 for 2022 Summer programs & activities. View from Active Montgomery.
May is Building Safety Month Schedule Free Deck Inspection for May
Free Residential Deck Inspections Will be Made in May by the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services to Celebrate ‘Building Safety Month’
This year’s Building Safety Month weekly campaign themes will include:
- May 1-8: Planning for a Safe and Sustainable Tomorrow
- May 9-15: Exploring Careers in Building Safety
- May 16-22: Understanding the Four Phases of Emergency Management
- May 23-31: Creating a Safe and Abundant Water Supply
Read the press release for more information or submit your request.
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
Minimum wage rose in Montgomery County on July 1, 2021. 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.