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Council Introduces Data Center Zoning Restrictions, ZTA 26-01

ZTA 26-01 limits where data centers can locate in Montgomery County and requires review of noise and environmental impacts.

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

Council Introduces ZTA to Broaden Mixed-Income Housing Community Eligibility

ZTA 26-04 removes the 150,000 sq ft minimum and expands tax credit eligibility for mixed-income housing community designation.

Friedson· Jan 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces ZTA to Lower Biohealth Campus Eligibility Thresholds

ZTA 26-03 would cut minimum square footage for Biohealth Priority Campus qualification, enabling more projects to use expedited approval.

Friedson· Jan 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces Zoning Change to Ease Residential Caps at Shopping Centers

ZTA 26-02 would let residential development exceed the 30% cap at regional shopping center overlay zones of 600,000+ sq ft.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Vote on $1.35M Homeless Solutions Grant Appropriation

Council expected Jan. 27 to approve $1,346,171 in state homeless solutions grant funds for DHHS homelessness programs.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Funds 217 Affordable Units at Park Montgomery

DHCA provided $10.6M to preserve 141 and create 76 affordable units at Park Montgomery and Park Montgomery West on Piney Branch Road.

DHCA· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-01 Would Regulate Data Centers as Conditional Uses

Proposed ZTA 26-01 would define data centers as a new zoning use and set conditions for where they may locate in the county.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Housing & Real Estate

OZAH Fee Schedule Amendment Introduced for Multi-Unit Religious, School Sites

A resolution would set new OZAH fees for processing multi-unit housing applications on religious assembly or private school properties.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
Housing & Real Estate

Zoning Text Amendment to Regulate Data Centers Introduced

ZTA 26-01 would define data centers as a new conditional use in county zoning and set minimum location standards.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 2-Bedroom Rentals Open at Elms Shady Grove

The Elms Shady Grove has moderately priced 2-bedroom apartments available immediately for $2,280/month.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit Rentals Available at The Elms Shady Grove”
Jan 16
Housing & Real Estate

Council Proposes Zoning Rules for Data Centers in Industrial Zones

ZTA 26-01 would restrict data centers to industrial zones with 500-ft residential setbacks, noise, lighting, and environmental standards.

Fani-González· Jan 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Zoning measure to guide data center development announced by Council President N…”
Jan 15
Housing & Real Estate

Kemp Mill Resident Secured Housing After Eviction via County DHHS

A Kemp Mill resident living in her car after eviction was connected to county Housing Stabilization services through Councilmember Glass's office.

Glass· Jan 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 15, 2026”
Jan 15
Housing & Real Estate

Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Seeks Applicants by Jan. 16

Montgomery County's Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs is accepting applications with a deadline of January 16, 2026.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Housing & Real Estate

Council Holds Hearing on Viva White Oak Development District Creation

Council hears public testimony Jan. 13 on a resolution to create the Viva White Oak Development District.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Housing & Real Estate

Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment for Optional Method Overlay Zones

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on ZTA 25-14, addressing optional method public benefits in overlay zones.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes Three More Housing N.O.W. Bills on July 22

On July 22, the Council passed ZTA 25-03, Bill 2-25, and ZTA 25-02 to accelerate office-to-housing conversions and expand workforce housing.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Housing & Real Estate

County Passes Eviction Notice Requirement Under Bill 31-25E

Bill 31-25E requires landlords to provide advance notice before evictions, offering additional protections for Montgomery County renters.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Housing & Real Estate

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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
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