VOTE!

Early voting for the Presidential General Election is set for Oct. 26 to Nov. 2 and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. For a quick look at the list of early voting and election day centers in Montgomery County, please click here.

For the closest Early Voting Center, text EV + Zip Code to 77788 (Example: EV 20879)

For the closest Election Day vote center, text VC + Zip Code to 77788 (Example: VC 20879)

Visit 777vote.org for more information

Caregiver Assistance

Tuition assistance is available for eligible parents to pay for full-day, school-age child care services offered by licensed child care provider centers, registered family child care homes during the current virtual learning environment. Read more here.

Recorded Weekly Wednesday COVID-19 Media Briefing

Recorded Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, and the County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard held their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 12:30 p.m. This week, Elrich, Gayles, and Stoddard were again joined by Dr. Gilberto Zelaya from the County's Board of Elections This media briefing offers reporters a consistent opportunity to reach these three County leaders to discuss how Montgomery County is managing this pandemic and to address the County’s robust public health efforts.

Watch the recorded session here.

Montgomery County Food Resources

Find a listing of food distribution events, tools for providers, and opportunities to donate.

Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19-food

Residents Urged to Get a Flu Shot

It's more important than ever to get your flu shot this year. Make an appointment online to get your free flu shot at one of the County-sponsored clinics. Read more about it here.

Montgomery County Offers Renters Assistance

Montgomery County surveys indicate an estimated 20,000 households, or 15 percent of the 130,000 rental households in the County, are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic and need rental assistance. County Executive Marc Elrich encourages all concerned renters to act now to take advantage of available financial, legal and counseling resources to help avoid eviction actions. Montgomery County is providing support to renters in need. Renters should apply now for rent payment assistance here and, access free guidance about their situation & help in the event of an eviction notice. Read the release for more info here. Go directly to the Rent Relief page.

Virtual Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forums

The remaining Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum is scheduled as follows. See Press Release:

Wednesday, Oct. 28: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Silver Spring

Reopening Montgomery Grant Program

Reopen Montgomery Grant Program will reimburse Montgomery County businesses and nonprofits for expenses incurred to comply with State and County reopening requirements. Reopening requirements are established to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain public health.

Residents Reminded to Wear Face Coverings as Phase 2 Reopening Continues

As Montgomery County continues Phase 2 reopening, health officials remind all residents that face coverings must be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In a health officer directive issued on June 18 by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, residents (except those under the age of two and those with health conditions that make breathing difficult) must wear face coverings whenever they are in public and physical distancing is not possible.

Visit the Face Covering guideline