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Bonifant Tenants Association Raises Concerns Over Senior Housing Conditions

Senior residents of the Bonifant building shared concerns about rising costs, delayed repairs, and housing stability with Councilmember Jawando.

Jawando· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Celebrating the Light of our Community”
Dec 24
Housing & Real Estate

County Executive Signs 14-Day Eviction Notice Law

County Executive Marc Elrich signed Bill 31-25 on Dec. 15, requiring landlords to give tenants 14 days' notice before eviction.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Housing & Real Estate

Strathmore Square Phase 2 Senior Housing Breaks Ground at Grosvenor Metro

Phase 2 of Strathmore Square, a transit-oriented senior housing project near Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro, has broken ground.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Housing & Real Estate

Bracken Square Opens 98 Affordable Units in Silver Spring

Bracken Square grand opening brings 98 mixed-affordability housing units to Silver Spring.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Housing & Real Estate

New Law Shifts Impact Tax Timing to Lower Housing Costs

A new Montgomery County law moves impact tax payment from construction start to completion, reducing upfront costs on new housing projects.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Housing & Real Estate

Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Seeks Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs through Jan. 16, 2026.

Montgomery County· Dec 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - December 15, 2025”
Dec 15
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich Signs Bill 31-25 Requiring 14-Day Eviction Notice to County

County Executive Elrich signs legislation requiring landlords to notify DHCA at least 14 days before a scheduled eviction.

PIO· Dec 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Bill 31-25 Improving Eviction No…”
Dec 15
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich to Sign Eviction Notice Bill Dec. 15

County Executive Elrich signs Bill 31-25 requiring landlords to notify DHCA 14 days before scheduled evictions.

PIO· Dec 12, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Bill 31-25 Improving Eviction No…”
Dec 12
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves University Boulevard Corridor Plan

Final vote approves a 3-mile corridor plan covering traffic safety, housing, transit, and economic development from East Indian Spring Drive to Wheaton.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hearing Jan. 13 on Viva White Oak Development District

A public hearing on creating the Viva White Oak Development District and a zoning text amendment is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2026, at 1:30PM.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 31-25 on Landlord Eviction Notice Requirements Called for Final Reading

Expedited Bill 31-25, requiring landlords to provide notice before evictions, has been called for a final Council vote.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Housing & Real Estate

Fani-González, Friedson Propose Workforce Housing Overlay for Corridor

Councilmembers Fani-González and Friedson propose workforce housing amendments to the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and ZTA 25-12.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Committee Cuts Corridor Rezoning from 520 to 170 Residential Properties

PHP Committee reduced the number of single-family properties proposed for rezoning along University Boulevard from ~520 to ~170.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Kemp Mill Shopping Center Removed from Corridor Plan Boundaries

PHP Committee voted to remove Kemp Mill Shopping Center from the University Boulevard Corridor Plan at Councilmember Fani-González's request.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Bill Introduced Requiring Landlords to Notify Tenants Before Evictions

Expedited Bill 31-25 would require landlords to notify tenants and the County ahead of scheduled evictions, with penalties for noncompliance.

Balcombe· Oct 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, October 8, 2025”
Oct 8
Housing & Real Estate

Forest Glen Residences Opens with 189 Affordable Units

Montgomery Housing Partnership's Forest Glen Residences replaced 72 outdated units with 189 affordable units near Forest Glen Metro.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on Mega Gas Station Zoning Amendment

Council is voting on a ZTA relaxing mega gas station standards, with Fani-González sponsoring an amendment on 500-ft buffer measurement.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes Workforce Housing Zoning Amendment ZTA 25-02

ZTA 25-02 allows duplexes, triplexes, and small apartments up to 40 ft along select transit corridors, with 15% workforce housing units required.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 25-09 Would Allow Water Cremation Facilities in County

A new zoning text amendment introduced June 17 would permit alkaline hydrolysis (aquamation) funeral facilities in Montgomery County.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Housing & Real Estate

First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Fund Raised to $5M

FY26 budget adds $1M to first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, bringing the total to $5 million.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
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