On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Bill 6-25, Consumer Protection for Renters, removing an exemption for landlord/tenant issues under Consumer Protection law, allowing the County to pursue stronger legal action against landlords who repeatedly violate housing codes. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, awarded $748,000 in grants to 19 community-driven projects aimed at improving water quality and promoting environmental stewardship across the county. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming the County’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, acknowledging past housing discrimination and emphasizing the need to eliminate structural barriers to fair housing. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 3-25, expanding eligibility for the County Supplement to the State of Maryland Homeowners’ Tax Credit to assist lower-income and fixed-income homeowners. The bill raises income and net worth limits while increasing the assessed property value eligible for the credit, aiming to provide tax relief amid rising property assessments. (more…)
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart released the following statement on Tuesday, April 1: (more…)
The Montgomery County Executive will hold six Community Conversations on long-term priorities and the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program budget, with the first meeting on Monday, March 31, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee will meet on March 31 to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-02, which would allow duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and apartment buildings in certain residential zones along major corridors if at least 15 percent of units qualify as workforce housing. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will review two bills on March 27 aimed at expanding tax relief and encouraging housing development. Bill 3-25 proposes increasing income and net worth eligibility for the County’s supplement to the Homeowners’ Tax Credit, while Expedited Bill 2-25 would offer tax incentives for converting vacant commercial properties into residential units with affordable housing requirements. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host the Fifth Annual “Right from the Start” event on Saturday, April 12, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring to provide health support for Black children and families. (more…)
Montgomery County residents are encouraged to participate in the regional Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15, with online registration now open. The event includes free pit stops throughout the region, including 14 within Montgomery County, where participants can enjoy refreshments, music, and vendor displays, and enter raffles for prizes, including a new bike. (more…)
Montgomery County’s 2025 rent stabilization rent increase allowance will be 5.7%, effective July 1, which is lower than the 2024 allowance of 6%. The Rent Stabilization law, which applies to most rental units built in 2002 or earlier, adjusts rent increases annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and also regulates certain fees, with the 2025 Voluntary Rent Guideline set at 3.3%.