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Workforce Housing Units Open at Bethesda Avenue Flats

The Flats at Bethesda Avenue has 2-bed/1-bath workforce housing apartments starting at $2,328/month.

DHCA· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Workforce Housing Update: Availability at The Flats at Bethesda Avenue”
Feb 27
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-01 Public Hearing Held on Data Center Zoning Limits

A Feb. 24 public hearing was held on ZTA 26-01, which would restrict data centers to industrial zones and require conditional use review and residential setbacks.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Housing & Real Estate

Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan Preliminary Recommendations Coming

Montgomery Planning will share preliminary recommendations for the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan next month, based on two years of community engagement.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves Fire Safety Rules for Multifamily Buildings

Executive Regulation 21-25 sets procedures for landlords to submit emergency safety plans for multifamily apartment buildings.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

County Introduces Zoning Rules to Regulate Data Centers

ZTA 26-01 would define data centers as a new zoning use, set permitted zones, and establish minimum location standards.

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

County Council Unanimously Backs Viva White Oak TIF Plan

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously in support of the Viva White Oak Tax Incremental Financing plan.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves TIF Package for Viva White Oak Development

Montgomery County Council passed a Tax Increment Financing package for Viva White Oak, a mixed-use project in East County promising 5,000 homes and 9,000 jobs.

Elrich· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Passage of the Tax Increment Fina…”
Feb 24
Housing & Real Estate

County Mandates Emergency Safety Plans for Multifamily Rentals

Multifamily rental building operators must now submit an Emergency Safety Plan as part of their annual Fire Code Compliance permit, per ER 21-25.

DPS· Feb 24, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Now Requires Emergency Safety Plans as Part of the Fire Code C…”
Feb 24
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 8-26 Targets Algorithmic Rent Price-Fixing in County

Jawando's Bill 8-26 would prohibit landlords from using algorithmic software to collude on rental prices in Montgomery County.

Jawando· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “RSVP TODAY: Education Budget Forums Start This Week!”
Feb 23
Housing & Real Estate

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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Feb. 11, 2026”
Feb 10
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