FY27 Operating Budget gap and revenue decisions
Montgomery County
Summary
The Council is still $127 million short of a balanced budget without the Executive's tax increases. Members are split between a possible two-cent property tax increase, deeper government cuts, or proceeding with the progressive income tax and ITOC elimination. Final votes come Wednesday.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $127 million in cuts still needed; a two-cent property tax hike would raise about $52.2 million.
Residents could see lower combined tax bills under the Council's plan than under the Executive's proposal, but schools, parks and health services face deeper cuts.
Households losing ITOC eligibility, MCPS, parks, nonprofit grantees and county employees whose negotiated raises may go unfunded.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Session - May 12, 2026
The Council is still $127 million short of a balanced budget without the Executive's tax increases. Members are split between a possible two-cent property tax increase, deeper government cuts, or proceeding with the progressive income tax and ITOC elimination. Final votes come Wednesday.
Council Session - Apr 21, 2026
The council held hearings on raising both the property tax rate and county income tax rate for FY27. No decisions were made — the record is open until April 22 and the GO Committee digs in April 29.
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