Montgomery County commissioners propose keeping the county property-tax rate unchanged in 2027, with public budget hearings planned before a December adoption vote.
The no-increase proposal, first reported by Mainline Media News, remains a proposal rather than an adopted budget.
The county’s official budget overview lists hearings for Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Commissioners plan to consider adoption Dec. 17.
The General Fund proposal estimates spending at $648.4 million. Projected revenue totals $625.7 million, including property taxes, grants and departmental earnings.
County officials say they used operating savings, vacancy management, grants and designated fund balances to address rising costs. Their overview identifies $10.2 million in operational efficiencies and $6 million in vacancy management.
The county also lists $15.2 million in savings and use of designated fund balances. It says an additional $9.3 million in grant revenue helps offset costs.
Health and human services accounts for the largest share of proposed spending, at 36.5%. The county says its plan preserves services while dealing with inflation and reduced state support.
The county’s property tax is one part of a homeowner’s overall tax bill. School districts and municipalities set their own levies.
Residents can review the operating proposal and a separate five-year capital plan through the county’s finance department.
