ZTA 26-04 Creates Expedited Permits for Deeply Affordable Housing

Councilmembers Sayles and Friedson introduced Zoning Text Amendment 26-04 in January 2026 to update the existing O.P.E.N. ZTA 23-02, which was the first legislation Sayles introduced as a councilmember in 2023. The new amendment establishes an expedited permitting process for projects providing deeply affordable housing while setting higher housing targets for developers. The change reflects Montgomery Planning's increased capacity to handle more projects than when the original ZTA was enacted.