North Four Corners News ♦ April 2024

Private Security Camera Incentive Rebate Program

By Sharon Canavan

Recently, Montgomery County launched the Police-Private Security Camera Program, which will reimburse residents and businesses in higher crime areas for installing a security camera on their property. A rebate of up to $250 is available for homeowners or tenants to purchase a security camera. Other costs — such as installation, accessories, recording subscription, and video storage — are not covered.

The map shows the areas where homes in our neighborhood are eligible for the rebate.

This program is intended to deter and solve crime by encouraging residents living in “priority areas”that are experiencing a higher incidence of crime to install security cameras. A portion of the NFCCA community is eligible for this rebate; the boundaries of the eligible area are illustrated on the map above. An online application and the map of eligible areas are available at the link below.

Security Camera Rebate

The application website describes the minimum technical and video specifications for eligible security camera systems. Security camera systems must be weatherproof and installed on the building exterior. The homeowner must agree to retain video footage for at least seven (7) days and must register their cameras with the Montgomery County Police Department; however, Montgomery County will not have access to live video from the camera.

If there are additional questions not addressed on the website, you can also reach out to pol.camera.rebate AT montgomerycountymd DOT gov or 240.773.6120. ■