Council Approves $2 Million for Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Council Approves $2 Million for Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to approve an almost $2 million special appropriation for the FY22 Operating Budget to provide initial funding for a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, according to a county press release .

The program would enroll 300 households and provide them with $800 each month for 24 months. A collaborative planning effort is underway to decide how people will be enrolled in the program.

It may also include individuals with or without families, according to the release. Efforts to address any impact from guaranteed income on other benefits and the evaluation of outcomes for participating […]

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