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MPDU Rentals Available at Eleven55 Ripley, Silver Spring

Two 2BD and one 1BD moderately priced apartments now available at 1155 Ripley St, Silver Spring starting at $1,555/mo.

DHCA· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Eleven55 Ripley”
Feb 23
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee Holds Third Review of Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan

The PHP Committee reviews the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan covering development, transportation, housing, and environment near I-270.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Report: Rent Stabilization Secured $91K in Tenant Refunds

Montgomery County's first Rent Stabilization report shows $91,759 in tenant refunds and a 69% drop in units at troubled properties.

DHCA· Feb 19, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Rent Stabilization Law is Delivering Stable, Predictable Rent and Fee Increases …”
Feb 19
Housing & Real Estate

County Releases First Rent Stabilization Law Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González hold press conference Feb. 19 to release first report on Rent Stabilization Law implementation.

PIO· Feb 19, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “*TODAY* Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Nat…”
Feb 19
Housing & Real Estate

$45M Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center CIP Heads to Committee

EC Committee reviews $45.2M FY27-32 CIP for Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, up $6M due to updated contractor cost estimates.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Housing & Real Estate

Montgomery County Raises Right-of-Way Permit Bond Amounts

Bond amounts for public right-of-way permits now set at 150% of construction costs, up from 100%, effective February 2026.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 9-26 Would Require AC in Single-Family Rental Homes

Bill 9-26, heard March 10, would mandate air-conditioning standards for detached single-family homes offered for rent in the county.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 8-26 Would Ban Algorithmic Rent-Setting in Montgomery County

Council to hear testimony March 10 on Bill 8-26, which would prohibit landlords from using algorithmic tools to set rents or coordinate pricing.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Housing & Real Estate

MD Good Cause Eviction Bill Would Protect Renters

HB 774/SB 462 would let counties prohibit landlords from refusing lease renewals without good cause.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Housing & Real Estate

Maryland Ground Source Heat Pump Pilot Accepts Applications Through March 15

MEA's Ground Source Heat Pump Advantage Pilot offers per-unit incentives to builders of qualifying new residential construction.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee to Review Emergency Safety Plan Rule for Apartment Buildings

Committee reviews Executive Regulation 21-25, setting procedures for landlords to create and submit emergency safety plans for multifamily rental buildings.

Montgomery County Council· Feb 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Feb. 11, 2026”
Feb 10
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hears $7.2M Affordable Housing Supplemental Appropriation

A $7,221,940 supplemental appropriation for DHHS Affordable Living Quarters goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Housing & Real Estate

Bill Would Require AC in Single-Family Rentals Starting May 15

Bill 9-26 would extend the rental air-conditioning season to May 15–Sept. 30 and remove the exemption for detached single-family homes.

Mink· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces Bill Clarifying Agricultural Building Permit Exemptions

Bill 7-26 would broaden the agricultural-purposes exemption to county building permitting requirements; public hearing set for March 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Housing & Real Estate

Council Committee OKs Amendments to Viva White Oak TIF Plan

A joint committee approved two amendments to the Viva White Oak Tax Increment Financing plan on January 28.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hearing Set on OZAH Fee Schedule Additions

A public hearing and vote on new OZAH fees to implement ZTA 24-01, allowing multi-unit housing on religious and private educational properties, is set for Feb. 3.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Housing & Real Estate

Council Tours Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Area, Holds Hearing

Council members toured the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan area in mid-January and held a public hearing at Rocky Hill Middle School.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Hosts Meetings on Five-Year HUD Consolidated Plan

Montgomery County's DHCA is holding in-person and virtual community meetings to gather input for its Five-Year Consolidated Plan guiding HUD funding.

DHCA· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Needs Stakeholder Meeting Invitation - January 30, 2026 Special MCG Gr…”
Jan 30
Housing & Real Estate

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Master Plan Under Council Review

The Council received the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Draft Plan, covering housing, transportation, safety, and environmental preservation.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-04 Creates Expedited Permits for Deeply Affordable Housing

Sayles and Friedson introduced ZTA 26-04 to fast-track permitting for projects meeting higher affordable housing targets.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
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