What’s in Store for 2024 Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly kicks off its legislative session in Annapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The session will run for 90 days. It is set to end on Monday, April… Read More
affordable housing
County Funds New Affordable Housing Along Incoming Purple Line
Montgomery County announced Friday it is funding an affordable housing project located at 8856 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. The construction of Park Montgomery West features a new 76-unit… Read More
Rent Control Issues Spark Heated Debate
Tuesday, the County Council looks to pass a bill establishing rent controls. Nearly 40% of the county’s residents call rental properties home. This bill promises to impact a problem the… Read More
County Paved Way to Keep Apartments in Aspen Hill as Affordable Housing
Montgomery County used its legal right of first refusal to pave the way for the nonprofit Enterprise Community Development to purchase a 345-unit apartment complex in Aspen Hill for $67… Read More
Gov. Moore Announces Millions in Funding for Silver Spring Affordable Housing
Governor Wes Moore announced on Tuesday that Maryland is investing $6.3 million to support the construction of two affordable housing projects in Silver Spring. This funding was approved at the… Read More
Nonprofit Partnership Breaks Ground for 189 Affordable Housing Units Near Metro
In less than two years, 189 units of affordable housing will be occupied on Georgia Avenue, not far from the Forest Glen Metro Station, bus routes and shopping in both… Read More
Residents Testify on Competing Rent Bills
Residents, advocates and real estate company leaders testified on competing rent protection bills at the Tuesday afternoon Council meeting. County Councilmembers unveiled two separate proposals earlier this month. Bill 15-23… Read More
Council Wants Affordable Housing Near Libraries, Rec Centers
While no large projects on public lands currently are in the early stages, Montgomery County Council wants to ensure that when a new or renovated library, recreation center or fire… Read More
Leaders Break Ground on New Affordable Housing on Randolph Road
Montgomery County leaders broke ground on a new housing project designed to bring 195 affordable homes to residents earning lower incomes. The site, at 4010 Randolph Road in Silver Spring,… Read More
Elrich Lays Out County Resolutions for 2023
In his first weekly County Executive Report for the new year, Marc Elrich outlined his resolutions for the county. Affordable housing topped the list. Finding ways to curb and stabilize… Read More
Need for Affordable Housing Featured in WAMU Radio Show
County Executive Marc Elrich will ask the council to implement rent control and other measures in an attempt to make housing here more affordable. He made that statement during a… Read More
Advocates Call for Equity, Affordable Housing Along Purple Line
About 100 people gathered outside the Brigadier General Charles McGee Library in Silver Spring where the Purple Line will traverse to learn how to ensure that the light rail line… Read More