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Montgomery County & Takoma Park Rent Stabilization 2026

Montgomery County's HOME Act, in effect since July 2024, limits annual rent increases to the rental-component CPI plus 3%, capped at 6%, for buildings that have been occupied for 23 years or more. Takoma Park has had its own stricter ordinance since 1981, capping increases at CPI. Elsewhere in Maryland there is no cap, though 90 days' notice is required for increases on leases of a year or more.

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Covered and exempt

Covered: rental units in buildings 23+ years old in Montgomery County
Exempt: newer buildings, owner-occupied buildings of two units or fewer, licensed assisted living, units under a regulatory agreement
Takoma Park: nearly all rentals inside the city, with its own annual CPI figure

Rules that ride along

One increase per 12 months; 90 days' written notice (county rule)
Vacancy: the new rent is limited to the cap plus a small "banking" allowance in some cases
Capital improvement and fair-return petitions through DHCA

Frequently asked

What is the county's figure this year?

The Department of Housing and Community Affairs publishes the allowable increase each spring for the year starting July 1.

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026 against Montgomery County DHCA — Rent Stabilization. Figures we re-check each year: Allowable increase for July 2026 – June 2027. General information for landlords and renters, not legal advice; local rules can add requirements.