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Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Studio, 1BR, 2BR Units Now Available at The Charles Bethesda

The Charles in Bethesda has three MPDU rental units available immediately, ranging from $1,680 to $2,160/month.

DHCA· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at The Charles”
Apr 17
Housing & Real Estate

Lakeforest Mall Redevelopment Groundbreaking Held

Councilmember Luedtke attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the redevelopment of Lakeforest Mall.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Proposes Stricter Data Center Rules Under ZTA 26-01

Fani-González, Balcombe, and Sayles proposed ZTA 26-01 amendments requiring 100% clean energy and banning potable water cooling for data centers.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Proposes Tougher Energy, Water Rules for Data Centers

Amendments to ZTA 26-01 would require 100% clean energy, ban potable water cooling, and expand setbacks for data centers.

Fani-González· Apr 9, 2026· 2 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Amendments Proposed to Strengthen Data Center ZTA”
Apr 9
Housing & Real Estate

Council Reviews $45.2M CIP for Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

The Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center CIP has grown by $6M due to updated contractor cost estimates for the mixed-use project.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Vote on Agricultural Building Permit Exemption Clarification

Bill 7-26 would expand the definition of 'agricultural purposes' to reduce permitting burdens for farm operators.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-03 Streamlining Biohealth Project Approvals

ZTA 26-03, co-sponsored by Sayles, unanimously passed to fast-track approvals for biohealth and biotech development projects.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-04 to Expedite Deeply Affordable Housing

ZTA 26-04, co-introduced by Sayles and Friedson, removes barriers and speeds approvals for deeply affordable housing projects.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

268-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground in North Bethesda

Groundbreaking announced for a 268-unit affordable housing complex near the Red Line Metro in North Bethesda.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes 'Accelerate MoCo' Biohealth and Housing Zoning Bills

Two zoning text amendments unanimously passed to speed life sciences development and affordable housing approvals, cutting review timelines by 75% or more.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Housing & Real Estate

268-Unit Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground Near North Bethesda Metro

NoBE II, a 100% affordable 268-unit rental complex near North Bethesda Metro, broke ground March 27 with $38M in County financing.

PIO· Mar 27, 2026· 3 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Housin…”
Mar 27
Housing & Real Estate

NoBE II Affordable Housing Groundbreaking in North Bethesda

County Executive Elrich and Councilmember Stewart attend groundbreaking for 265-unit affordable housing development at 11500 Rockville Pike.

DHCA· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Attend Groundbreaking for NoBE II Aff…”
Mar 26
Housing & Real Estate

WSSC-Habitat Program Offers Leak Repairs for Income-Eligible Homeowners

Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland and WSSC Water's CAP Leak Repair Program provides plumbing repair assistance to qualifying homeowners.

Stewart· Mar 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Happy Spring and budget season”
Mar 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Acts on Four Zoning Text Amendments

The County Council took action on ZTAs covering biohealth campuses, mixed-income housing, optional method public benefits, and shopping centers.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Unanimously Approves Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan covering ~969 acres near I-270 and Clarksburg Road.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Approves Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan”
Mar 24
Housing & Real Estate

Jawando Bill Would Ban AI Rent Price-Fixing by Landlords

Jawando's Anti-Algorithmic Price-Fixing Act would prohibit landlords from using AI tools to coordinate or manipulate rental prices in the county.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Housing & Real Estate

County Expands Design for Life Accessibility Tax Credit Program

New accessible home features — lever handles, chair-height toilets, updated outlet placement — now qualify for a Montgomery County property tax credit.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

DPS Now Requires Emergency Safety Plans for Multifamily Rentals

Owners of rental buildings with 3+ units must submit an emergency safety plan as part of the Fire Code Compliance permit process.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-04 Expanding Expedited Review for Mixed-Income Housing

ZTA 26-04 lowers qualifications for expedited housing review and adds 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects to eligible applications.

Friedson· Mar 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate…”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 1-Bedroom Rental Available at 1200 East West

A Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit 1BD apartment opens April 3 at 1200 East West for $1,537/mo with a $1,500 move-in concession.

DHCA· Mar 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at 1200 East West”
Mar 17
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