County Executive Marc Elrich signed an order directing DPS to halt new data center permit applications for up to six months, effective immediately.
Proposed ZTA 26-01 would restrict data centers to industrial zones with conditional-use review and requirements for clean energy and non-potable cooling.
County Executive Marc Elrich signed an executive order pausing data center development in Montgomery County for six months.
County Executive Marc Elrich signs an executive order halting new data center permit applications for six months starting June 12.
A new DPS dashboard tracks new housing units authorized since 2019, covering ADUs, single-family, multifamily, and townhouses, updated monthly.
Council holds June 9 hearing on Subdivision Regulation Amendment 26-01, addressing continuation of roads in land subdivision.
Council holds June 9 hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 26-06, addressing accessory residential uses and accessory dwelling units.
Council holds June 9 hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 26-05, which would create an expedited approval plan for job creation projects.
Two 2BR/1BA MPDU apartments at The Camille in Bethesda are available at $2,188/month; one now, one from July 16.
Eleven55 Ripley in Silver Spring has MPDU studio, 1BD, and 2BD units available now through August at $1,494–$1,927/month.
A 950 SF one-bedroom MPDU apartment is available immediately at 50 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Ashton for $1,525/month.
Expedited Bill 13-26 prohibits issuance of building or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned detention facility in the county.
The Housing Opportunities Commission broke ground on The Sage, a 413-unit mixed-income, mixed-use development adjacent to the Shady Grove Metro.
Expedited Bill 13-26 prohibits the issuance of building or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned detention facility in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Housing Opportunities Commission through June 19, 2026.
Budget includes $28M in rental assistance and $68M for homelessness programs, plus $8.9M for SHaRP families.
DHCA gets $77.5M and the Housing Initiative Fund $52.3M to support affordable housing preservation and rental assistance.
FY27 budget directs $77.5M to the Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs and $52.3M to the Housing Initiative Fund for affordable housing.
FY27 budget includes $77.5M for DHCA, $52.3M for the Housing Initiative Fund, and $9.5M for the Housing Opportunities Commission.
The 2026 Point-in-Time count recorded 1,120 people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, a drop of 390 from 2025.