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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
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
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