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Housing & Real Estate

NoBE II Affordable Housing Groundbreaking in North Bethesda

County Executive Elrich and Councilmember Stewart attend groundbreaking for 265-unit affordable housing development at 11500 Rockville Pike.

DHCA· Mar 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Attend Groundbreaking for NoBE II Aff…”
Mar 26
Housing & Real Estate

WSSC-Habitat Program Offers Leak Repairs for Income-Eligible Homeowners

Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland and WSSC Water's CAP Leak Repair Program provides plumbing repair assistance to qualifying homeowners.

Stewart· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Happy Spring and budget season”
Mar 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Acts on Four Zoning Text Amendments

The County Council took action on ZTAs covering biohealth campuses, mixed-income housing, optional method public benefits, and shopping centers.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Unanimously Approves Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan covering ~969 acres near I-270 and Clarksburg Road.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Approves Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan”
Mar 24
Housing & Real Estate

Jawando Bill Would Ban AI Rent Price-Fixing by Landlords

Jawando's Anti-Algorithmic Price-Fixing Act would prohibit landlords from using AI tools to coordinate or manipulate rental prices in the county.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Housing & Real Estate

County Expands Design for Life Accessibility Tax Credit Program

New accessible home features — lever handles, chair-height toilets, updated outlet placement — now qualify for a Montgomery County property tax credit.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

DPS Now Requires Emergency Safety Plans for Multifamily Rentals

Owners of rental buildings with 3+ units must submit an emergency safety plan as part of the Fire Code Compliance permit process.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-04 Expanding Expedited Review for Mixed-Income Housing

ZTA 26-04 lowers qualifications for expedited housing review and adds 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects to eligible applications.

Friedson· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate…”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 1-Bedroom Rental Available at 1200 East West

A Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit 1BD apartment opens April 3 at 1200 East West for $1,537/mo with a $1,500 move-in concession.

DHCA· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at 1200 East West”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

Workforce Housing Units Available at Bethesda Avenue Flats

The Flats at Bethesda Avenue has 2BR/1BA workforce housing apartments starting at $2,328/month.

DHCA· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Workforce Housing Update: Availability at The Flats at Bethesda Avenue”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

FY27 Budget Includes $152.7M for Affordable Housing

The proposed FY27 budget allocates $152.7 million for affordable housing, rental assistance, and neighborhood revitalization.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on ZTA 26-04 Expanding Expedited Housing Review

ZTA 26-04 eliminates square-footage minimums and adds 4% LIHTC projects to qualify for expedited mixed-income housing approval.

Friedson· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerat…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on ZTA 26-03 to Fast-Track Biohealth Campuses

ZTA 26-03 lowers square-footage thresholds and adds office adaptive reuse to qualify for expedited biohealth regulatory review.

Friedson· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerat…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

FY27 Budget Includes $152.7M for Affordable Housing

The FY27 recommended budget dedicates $152.7M to affordable housing preservation, production, and rental assistance across multiple programs.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Housing & Real Estate

Sandy Spring's Rose-Budd House Considered for Historic Designation

The PHP Committee reviews proposed historic designation of the 1912 Rose-Budd House in Sandy Spring at the owners' request.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Housing & Real Estate

Zoning Text Amendment on Job Creation Projects Set for June 9 Hearing

ZTA 26-05 heard June 9 would rename and broaden eligibility for the county's Job Creation Project zoning designation, formerly Signature Business Headquarters.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Housing & Real Estate

Friedson Pushes Data Centers to Fund Own Clean Energy

Councilmember Friedson outlined principles requiring data centers to supply new dedicated clean energy and stay out of residential zones.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson Calls for Data Centers to Pay Their Own Way to Protect Co…”
Mar 12
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-04 Speeds Approval for Mixed-Income Housing Projects

Zoning Text Amendment 26-04 would extend fast-track review to mixed-income housing projects meeting affordability requirements, cutting approval times by 75%.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerate MoCo Pac…”
Mar 12
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-03 Expands Expedited Review for Biohealth Campuses

Zoning Text Amendment 26-03 would broaden eligibility for fast-track regulatory review for qualifying biohealth projects in Montgomery County.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerate MoCo Pac…”
Mar 12
Housing & Real Estate

Glass Introduces Ban on Private Immigration Detention Facilities

The ICE Out Act would define and prohibit private immigration detention facilities in Montgomery County by blocking building and use permits.

Glass· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 12, 2026”
Mar 12
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