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Housing & Real Estate

County Affordable Housing Funds Total $139.3M in FY27

The FY27 budget allocates $77.5M to housing affairs, $52.3M to the Housing Initiative Fund, and $9.5M to HOC.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Ope…”
May 15
Housing & Real Estate

Viva White Oak Infrastructure Funding Preserved in FY2027 Budget

The FY2027 budget maintains funding for infrastructure improvements tied to the Viva White Oak development project in East County.

Mink· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “I voted to preserve the Income Tax Offset Credit”
May 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council July 14 Hearing: University Boulevard Corridor Rezoning SMA H-161

Council will hear testimony July 14 on a comprehensive rezoning of the University Boulevard Corridor per the 2025 Corridor Plan.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, June 16 and July 21…”
May 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hearing June 16: Data Center Building Permit Moratorium Bill

Expedited Bill 24-26 would temporarily halt issuance of county building permits for new data centers.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, June 16 and July 21…”
May 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hearing June 16: Habitat for Humanity Property Tax Credit Bill

Bill 15-26 would create a county property tax credit for Habitat for Humanity-owned rehabilitation properties awaiting transfer.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, June 16 and July 21…”
May 15
Housing & Real Estate

MEEHA EmPOWER Program Offers Multifamily Building Energy Efficiency Funding

Maryland's MEEHA EmPOWER program has remaining funds for Potomac Edison-territory multifamily buildings; awards made first-come, first-served.

DEP· May 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | May 2026”
May 11
Housing & Real Estate

Two-Year Data Center Building Permit Moratorium Introduced

Expedited Bill 24-26 would ban new data center building permits in Montgomery County for two years from the bill's effective date.

Jawando· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Housing & Real Estate

YAA's $8M Rockville Arts Hub Campaign Passes $5M

Young Artists of America has raised over $5M toward an $8M goal for a new rehearsal facility and Collaborative Performing Arts Hub in Rockville.

Friedson· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Friedson Recognized with “Visionary Award” by Young Artists of America on Strath…”
May 11
Housing & Real Estate

Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Seeks Applicants

Montgomery County has an open vacancy on the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs; application deadline is June 8, 2026.

Montgomery County· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 8, 2026”
May 8
Housing & Real Estate

Planning Board Approves Wheaton Plan Boundary, Scope of Work

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the boundary and Scope of Work for the Wheaton Plan: A Georgia Avenue Community Plan on May 7.

Montgomery Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “Planning Board approves Wheaton Plan boundary and approach/La Junta de Planifica…”
May 8
Housing & Real Estate

Major Mixed-Income Housing Community Breaks Ground in Derwood

A major mixed-income residential development broke ground in Derwood, Montgomery County, as reported May 3, 2026.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Housing & Real Estate

Noyes Library for Young Children Renovation Groundbreaking Saturday

County Executive Elrich, Councilmember Stewart, and Kensington Mayor Furman mark start of renovations at historic Kensington children's library.

Stewart· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmember Kate Stewart, and …”
May 7
Housing & Real Estate

Renters Alliance Begins Biweekly Outreach at TESS Center May 6

Montgomery County Renters Alliance holds biweekly in-person sessions at TESS Community Action Center every other Wednesday, 9–11 AM, starting May 6.

LHI· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - May 6th”
May 6
Housing & Real Estate

Glass Introduces Bill for Six-Month Data Center Permit Pause

Councilmember Evan Glass held a press conference May 5 to introduce legislation halting new data center permit applications in Montgomery County for six months.

Glass· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “TODAY: Councilmember Evan Glass to Host Press Conference on Legislation Pausing …”
May 5
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-08 Hearing June 16: Nonconforming Use Reinstatement Rules

Council holds June 16 hearing on ZTA 26-08, which would allow reinstatement of nonconforming uses under certain conditions.

MCCouncil· May 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 12, June 9 and June 16,…”
May 1
Housing & Real Estate

Friendship Heights Advisory Panel Discusses GEICO Site Redevelopment

The Village of Friendship Heights Advisory Committee met to discuss the new Sector Plan and redevelopment of the GEICO site.

Sayles· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Balancing Priorities, Advancing the SMART Agenda”
Apr 30
Housing & Real Estate

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Rockville Affordable Duplex

A new affordable housing duplex at 107 Fleet Street in downtown Rockville will serve households at 50% and 60% AMI.

Sayles· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Balancing Priorities, Advancing the SMART Agenda”
Apr 30
Housing & Real Estate

Silver Branch Brewing, Mosaic Pizza Sign Wheaton HQ Lease

Silver Branch Brewing and Mosaic Pizza finalize lease for ~8,589 sq ft at M-NCPPC's Wheaton Headquarters Building at 2425 Reedie Drive.

DGS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Announce Lease with Silver Branch Brewing and Mosaic Pizza …”
Apr 30
Housing & Real Estate

$20K Fair Housing Testing Grant Program Launching Early May

County to open a $20,000 CDBG-funded grant for nonprofits conducting fair housing discrimination testing in early May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces ADU, Solar, and Police Hiring Bills

Council introduced three zoning text amendments and a police hiring bill during its April 21 and April 28 sessions.

Balcombe· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 29, 2026”
Apr 29
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