Rockville Housing Enterprises opened its waitlists in April for the Housing Choice Voucher program, project-based voucher programs and public housing program. Those interested can apply for the waitlists online. RHE waitlists will remain open until further notice. Applicants will be required to provide contact information, including an email address for
In a move to protect renters, the Mayor and Council adopted 2.6% as the Voluntary Rent Guideline for 2024. The voluntary rent guideline became effective in March. The guideline encourages landlords to hold rent increases to the lowest level possible. The resolution asks landlords to increase rent by no more
Montgomery County is hosting free, inperson and virtual federal and state tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $64,000 or less in 2023. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit
Rockville thanks its volunteers who carried on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. A week of activities coinciding with the city’s 52nd annual celebration of King’s life saw 175 volunteers participate in several service projects. Volunteers partnered with Project Linus to make 150 blankets for sick children,
Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes or meters, leaving homes without running water or burst pipes that cause costly damage to homes and infrastructure. To prevent frozen pipes: If pipes freeze: More Tips Property owners are responsible for calling a plumber to repair frozen and broken pipes on their
More than 100 people volunteered and 147 individuals and organizations that donated delivered a brighter Thanksgiving and Christmas for those in need in Rockville through the 2023 Holiday Drive. Thirty-one organizations and individuals will be recognized with certificates and plaques based on their level of donations. Donors receiving certificates recognizing
Rockville is looking for a few strong-armed winter heroes to help shovel snow for those who can’t manage the digging themselves. Each winter the Rockville Senior Center looks for ways to help with snow removal for seniors aged 60 and older and individuals with disabilities who live in the City
Rockville has outstanding kids, and every T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C kid needs a bike. How do you prove you’re TERRIFIC? Show us you’re Trustworthy, Earnest, Respectful, Responsible, Involved, Fair, Industrious and Caring!
The Mobile Market returns from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, to the back parking lot of the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. The Capital Area Food Bank Mobile Market program provides fresh produce to local communities in need, free of charge. Intended to support members of the community at
The Rockville Housing Enterprises Board of Commissioners is recruiting volunteers to fill two vacancies. Rockville Housing Enterprises is the city’s public housing authority. The five-person commission is appointed by the Mayor and Council to three-year terms.
Parking Restrictions Remain in Effect Until 4 p.m. Tuesday The City of Rockville’s snow emergency remains in effect and all city facilities will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7 due to the ongoing winter storm. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection
Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to the winter storm moving through the region. In anticipation of the storm, Rockville has declared a snow emergency requiring that all vehicles be removed from roads within
Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 10 p.m. Sunday *Update: Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6. View trash, recycling and yard waste pickup updates, and Mayor and Council meeting information here. The City of
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