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Elrich Signs Executive Order Pausing Data Center Permits

County Executive Marc Elrich signed an order directing DPS to halt new data center permit applications for up to six months, effective immediately.

PIO· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Signs Executive Order to Temporarily Pau…”
Jun 12
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-01 Would Limit Data Centers to Industrial Zones

Proposed ZTA 26-01 would restrict data centers to industrial zones with conditional-use review and requirements for clean energy and non-potable cooling.

Fani-González· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González’s Statement on the Executive Order Pausin…”
Jun 12
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich Signs Six-Month Data Center Development Moratorium

County Executive Marc Elrich signed an executive order pausing data center development in Montgomery County for six months.

Fani-González· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González’s Statement on the Executive Order Pausin…”
Jun 12
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich to Sign Six-Month Data Center Permit Pause

County Executive Marc Elrich signs an executive order halting new data center permit applications for six months starting June 12.

PIO· Jun 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Executive Order Pausing Data Cen…”
Jun 11
Housing & Real Estate

DPS Launches Monthly Housing Permits Dashboard

A new DPS dashboard tracks new housing units authorized since 2019, covering ADUs, single-family, multifamily, and townhouses, updated monthly.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Housing & Real Estate

Public Hearing: SRA 26-01 on Subdivision Road Continuation Rules

Council holds June 9 hearing on Subdivision Regulation Amendment 26-01, addressing continuation of roads in land subdivision.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Housing & Real Estate

Public Hearing: ZTA 26-06 on Accessory Dwelling Units

Council holds June 9 hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 26-06, addressing accessory residential uses and accessory dwelling units.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Housing & Real Estate

Public Hearing: ZTA 26-05 Expedited Approval for Job Creation Projects

Council holds June 9 hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 26-05, which would create an expedited approval plan for job creation projects.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Rentals Available Now at Bethesda's The Camille

Two 2BR/1BA MPDU apartments at The Camille in Bethesda are available at $2,188/month; one now, one from July 16.

DHCA· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at The Camille”
Jun 4
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Studios and Apartments Opening at Eleven55 Ripley, Silver Spring

Eleven55 Ripley in Silver Spring has MPDU studio, 1BD, and 2BD units available now through August at $1,494–$1,927/month.

DHCA· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Ashton Market and Eleven55 Ripley”
Jun 3
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 1BR Rental Available at Ashton Market, $1,525/Month

A 950 SF one-bedroom MPDU apartment is available immediately at 50 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Ashton for $1,525/month.

DHCA· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Ashton Market and Eleven55 Ripley”
Jun 3
Housing & Real Estate

ICE Out Act Bans Private Detention Facilities in Montgomery County

Expedited Bill 13-26 prohibits issuance of building or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned detention facility in the county.

mcg-pio· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
Jun 1
Housing & Real Estate

HOC Breaks Ground on 413-Unit SAGE Mixed-Income Development Near Shady Grove Metro

The Housing Opportunities Commission broke ground on The Sage, a 413-unit mixed-income, mixed-use development adjacent to the Shady Grove Metro.

Sayles· May 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Hard Choices for a Healthier Future”
May 29
Housing & Real Estate

ICE Out Act Bans Private Detention Facility Permits in County

Expedited Bill 13-26 prohibits the issuance of building or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned detention facility in Montgomery County.

mcg-pio· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
May 29
Housing & Real Estate

Housing Opportunities Commission Seeks New Member

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Housing Opportunities Commission through June 19, 2026.

Montgomery County· May 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 22, 2026”
May 22
Housing & Real Estate

FY27 Budget Allocates $96M-Plus for Housing Assistance

Budget includes $28M in rental assistance and $68M for homelessness programs, plus $8.9M for SHaRP families.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Housing & Real Estate

Housing Agencies Receive $139M Combined in FY2027 Budget

DHCA gets $77.5M and the Housing Initiative Fund $52.3M to support affordable housing preservation and rental assistance.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Housing & Real Estate

Budget Puts $129.8M Into Affordable Housing Programs

FY27 budget directs $77.5M to the Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs and $52.3M to the Housing Initiative Fund for affordable housing.

Fani-González· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council passes $7.9 billion budget with new progressive income tax structure | E…”
May 21
Housing & Real Estate

County Allocates $129.8M for Affordable Housing Programs in FY27

FY27 budget includes $77.5M for DHCA, $52.3M for the Housing Initiative Fund, and $9.5M for the Housing Opportunities Commission.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Housing & Real Estate

Montgomery County Homelessness Down 26% in 2026 Count

The 2026 Point-in-Time count recorded 1,120 people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, a drop of 390 from 2025.

DHHS· May 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “2026 Point-in-Time Count Shows Decrease in Number of People Experiencing Homeles…”
May 18
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