Collected and spent
In 2022, Montgomery County spent about $8,367.1M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$8,367.1M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
Two taxes.
Income tax
3.2%
Property tax
$1 per $100 of value
Source · Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Montgomery County)Source · Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation — 2024 Tax Rates, Montgomery County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County (MD) 2024 property tax — county real property tax rate modeled at 10.0 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.000/$100; effective ~1.00% on market). Verify at MD SDAT Annual Tax Rates 2024 PDFWhere it goes
13 service lines.
Schools
$3,146.9M
Other
$1,447.5M
Health and human services
$889.1M
Public works
$753.2M
Parks and recreation
$592.0M
Higher education
$329.2M
Debt service · past obligation
$314.6M
Fire
$271.7M
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Police
$258.0M
General government
$188.9M
Corrections
$72.7M
Courts
$64.5M
Library
$38.7M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The County Executive sends the Council a proposed budget. The Council may add to or cut items. It adopts the budget and sets the tax rates. 11 Council members serve 4-year terms: 7 by district and 4 at large.
Marc Elrich
County Executive
Next election
November 3, 2026
Shebra Evans
Councilmember, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Evan Glass
Councilmember, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Will Jawando
Councilmember, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Laurie-Anne Sayles
Councilmember, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Andrew Friedson
Councilmember, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Marilyn Balcombe
Councilmember, District 2
Next election
November 3, 2026
Sidney Katz
Councilmember, District 3
Next election
November 3, 2026
Kate Stewart
Councilmember, District 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
Kristin Mink
Councilmember, District 5
Next election
November 3, 2026
Natali Fani-González
Councilmember, District 6
Next election
November 3, 2026
Dawn Luedtke
Councilmember, District 7
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Montgomery County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Montgomery County Charter, Section 305. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County Charter, Section 305 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, older than the 2022 change to eleven members) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Council must approve the budget by June 1. It holds public hearings before it votes.
Each yearThe county fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 12 seats
How to reach it
Council main line: 240-777-7900
Phone
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, 6th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850
Mailing address
Source · Montgomery County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Montgomery County Charter, Sections 301 and 305. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County Charter, Sections 301 and 305 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, older than the 2022 change to eleven members) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
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Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Montgomery County)Taxes
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation — 2024 Tax Rates, Montgomery County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County (MD) 2024 property tax — county real property tax rate modeled at 10.0 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.000/$100; effective ~1.00% on market). Verify at MD SDAT Annual Tax Rates 2024 PDFWho decides
Montgomery County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Montgomery County Charter, Section 305. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County Charter, Section 305 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, older than the 2022 change to eleven members) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Montgomery County; copy hosted by the Howard County Council, Montgomery County Charter, Sections 301 and 305. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County Charter, Sections 301 and 305 (copy hosted by the Howard County Council, older than the 2022 change to eleven members) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Montgomery County, Montgomery County Council, Contact the Council. Read on October 10, 2026.
What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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