State property taxes show slower growth
When it comes to property tax for some Montgomery County homeowners, there’s good news… and bad news. This year, the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation reviewed property values for… Read More
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Council Wary of Increasing Taxes, Property or Income
After expressing a total lack of support for a property tax increase, County Councilmembers mulled over a proposed increase in the income tax rate during their work session Monday. After… Read More
Elrich Drops Property Tax Increase; Revamps Budget Proposal
County Executive Marc Elrich plans to change course and submit amendments on his budget proposal to the County Council. Elrich has announced he will no longer seek a property tax… Read More
Council Rejects Referendum on New Rules for Raising Taxes
On Tuesday, the County Council rejected changes to the County Charter by a 6-5 vote when it comes to adopting budgets and raising property taxes. If it had been approved,… Read More
Elrich Responds to 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
After the county council approved a $6.7 billion operating budget Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said he is thankful more money is going toward schools but criticized a reduced tax… Read More
‘There is Still Time Left’: Unions Implore Council for More School Funding After Preliminary Vote
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council took a straw vote to pass a 4.7-cent property tax increase and preliminarily approve a $6.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. After the… Read More
Councilmembers Support 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
In a straw vote Thursday, the Montgomery County Council voted to support a 4.7-cent property tax increase. The rate would cut County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed increase by more than half.… Read More
Realtors’ Signs Throughout County Protest Tax Hikes
An organization representing area realtors have installed signs declaring “Higher Taxes Means Fewer Affordable Homes” at some of Montgomery County’s largest intersections. The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors placed… Read More
Council Holds Day 2 of Public Hearings on Proposed Budget
Thursday afternoon Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed operating budget. At-Large Councilmember, Gabe Albornoz says he encourages all residents to share their perspectives,… Read More
Elrich Proposes Property Tax Increase
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a 10-cent property tax increase to exclusively fund schools. According to the county, when adjusted for inflation, per-pupil spending in Montgomery County Public… Read More
Councilmembers Want Property Tax Exemptions for High-Rise Developers at Metro Stations
Montgomery County Councilmembers want high-rise housing at Metro stations. Councilmember Hans Riemer held a press conference at the Forest Glen Metro Station Monday to discuss Bill 29-20, which would offer… Read More