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County to Launch $20K Fair Housing Testing Grant in August

CDBG-funded grant will support nonprofits identifying housing discrimination through testing; launch anticipated August 2026.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Housing & Real Estate

County Council Extends Data Center Permitting Pause to 18 Months

The Montgomery County Council voted to extend its data center permitting moratorium to 18 months; DPS will not process new applications.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU One-Bedroom Available at Bethesda's Cecil

A Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit — 1 bed/1 bath, 709 sq ft — is available at The Cecil in Bethesda for $1,751/month starting Oct. 8, 2026.

DHCA· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at The Cecil”
Aug 7
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes Bill Waiving Taxes on Habitat Homes

Bill 15-26 waives county property taxes on new and rehabilitated Habitat for Humanity homes during construction to lower building costs.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 38-26 Would Ban Housing Discrimination by Immigration Status

Councilmember Mink introduced Bill 38-26 to prohibit housing discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, with a hearing set for Sept. 15.

Mink· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “Councilmember Mink Introduces Bill to Prohibit Housing Discrimination Based on C…”
Aug 3
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on large-scale data center development, paired with a zoning text amendment.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Housing & Real Estate

County Acquires White's Ferry in Historic Deal

Montgomery County completed a historic acquisition of White's Ferry, a landmark Potomac River crossing.

Sayles· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Leading Locally. Impacting Nationally.”
Jul 31
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes 18-Month Data Center Building Permit Moratorium

Montgomery County Council voted to pause issuance of building permits for data centers for 18 months under Bill 19-26.

Stewart· Jul 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Data centers, waste management, and upcoming events”
Jul 30
Housing & Real Estate

Montgomery County Reaches White's Ferry Acquisition Agreement

Montgomery County has reached an acquisition agreement for White's Ferry, according to County Executive Elrich.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
Housing & Real Estate

Zoning Text Amendment Bans Hyperscale Data Centers in County

ZTA 26-01 defines hyperscale data centers and prohibits them in Montgomery County, serving as a bridge to a future comprehensive zoning framework.

MCCouncil· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium and Places Limitations on Data …”
Jul 28
Housing & Real Estate

Council Unanimously Passes 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

Montgomery County Council voted unanimously July 28 to impose an 18-month moratorium on new data center development countywide.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 5 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Housing & Real Estate

Council Reappoints James Hedrick to Planning Board

The Montgomery County Council unanimously reappointed James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board on July 28, 2026.

MCCouncil· Jul 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reappoints James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Plan…”
Jul 28
Housing & Real Estate

FY26 Fair Housing Testing Grant Expected to Launch in August

OGM anticipates launching a $20,000 CDBG-funded Fair Housing Testing Services grant program in August 2026 for eligible nonprofits.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 9-26 Would Extend AC Mandate to Single-Family Rentals

Bill 9-26 would require air conditioning in detached single-family rental homes from May 15–Sept. 30, removing a current exemption for those properties.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee Reviews ADU Zoning Changes to Meet State Law

ZTA 26-06 would amend Montgomery County's accessory dwelling unit standards to align with Maryland state law by an Oct. 1, 2026 deadline.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
Housing & Real Estate

Hearing Sept. 15: ZTA 26-10 Updates Driveway Access and Shared Parking Rules

Zoning Text Amendment 26-10 would align alley-accessed parking with Chapter 49 road standards and update shared parking analysis data sources.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 24
Housing & Real Estate

ECON Committee Backs 18-Month Data Center Building Permit Moratorium

Montgomery County's ECON Committee unanimously recommended an 18-month moratorium on data center building permits; full Council vote set for July 28.

Jawando· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Council Committee Advances 18-Month Data Center Moratorium After Push by Council…”
Jul 22
Housing & Real Estate

ECON Committee Recommends 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

The Economic Development Committee voted to recommend an 18-month moratorium on data center development in Montgomery County.

Fani-González· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González's Statement on 18-Month Data Centers Morato…”
Jul 22
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA to Ease Event Permits for Nonprofits Coming Next Week

A proposed zoning text amendment would remove a requirement that nonprofits get written permission from 75% of nearby residents to host events.

Luedtke· Jul 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Legislative Latest...”
Jul 22
Housing & Real Estate

Enterprise Seeks Energy Auditors for Purple Line Affordable Housing

Enterprise is building a pre-qualified pool of energy auditors and CNA firms to support affordable housing preservation along Maryland's Purple Line corridor.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
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