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Housing & Real Estate

Press Conference Set on Rental Algorithmic Price-Fixing Bill

Councilmember Jawando and colleagues hold a noon press conference March 10 before the public hearing on Bill 8-26.

Jawando· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Jawando, Colleagues, and Community Members to Hold Press…”
Mar 9
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-04 Would Broaden Mixed-Income Housing Eligibility

PHP Committee reviews zoning amendment eliminating 150K sq ft minimum and expanding tax credit eligibility for mixed-income housing projects.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-03 Would Lower Biohealth Campus Eligibility Thresholds

PHP Committee reviews zoning amendment cutting minimum square footage to qualify as a Biohealth Priority Campus for expedited approval.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-02 Would Lift Residential Cap at Regional Shopping Centers

PHP Committee reviews zoning text amendment allowing residential development beyond the 30% cap within regional shopping center overlay zones.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 8-26 Targets Algorithmic Rent Collusion in County

Montgomery County bill would prohibit landlords from using algorithmic software to coordinate rental price increases, with real penalties.

Jawando· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Jawando, Colleagues, and Community Members to Hold Press Conferenc…”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

County Proposes Two Bills to Regulate Data Centers

Montgomery County is considering ZTA 26-01 and Bill 4-26 to limit data center locations and establish a task force.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Housing & Real Estate

Full Council Introduces Bill to Ban Private ICE Detention Centers

Bill 13-26 would bar private immigrant detention facilities in Montgomery County by blocking building and occupancy permits.

Glass· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass Leads Full Council to Introduce the ICE Out Act”
Mar 3
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves Viva White Oak Tax Increment Funding

Montgomery County Council approved a Tax Incremental Funding proposal for the 294-acre Viva White Oak mixed-use development in Silver Spring.

Montgomery County· Mar 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation Launch New Biotech Innovation …”
Mar 3
Housing & Real Estate

County Council Approves TIF Package for Viva White Oak

Montgomery County Council passed a Tax Increment Financing package for the Viva White Oak development project.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Rentals Open at Envoi, Arrowwood in North Bethesda

Envoi and Arrowwood Apartments in North Bethesda have immediate MPDU openings ranging from $1,570 to $2,275/month.

DHCA· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Envoi and Arrowwood Apartments in North Bethesda”
Mar 2
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan March 3

The 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan, covering land near I-270, goes before the full Council for review on March 3.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee Reviews $7.5M HOC Capital Improvements Program

PHP Committee reviews $7.5M FY27-32 Housing Opportunities Commission CIP focused on deeply subsidized unit improvements on March 2.

MCCouncil· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 2, 2026”
Feb 27
Housing & Real Estate

Housing CIP Falls 52% to $160M; Community Dev. Cut 25%

PHP Committee reviews DHCA FY27-32 CIP: $160M for housing (down 52%) and $6.3M for community development (down 25%) amid prior-year spending.

MCCouncil· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 2, 2026”
Feb 27
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee Reviews Zoning Overlay Amendment ZTA 25-14

PHP Committee reviews ZTA 25-14 on March 2, which would align five overlay zones — including Bethesda and Silver Spring — with new optional method public benefits rules.

MCCouncil· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 2, 2026”
Feb 27
Housing & Real Estate

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
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