Montgomery County, MD - Department of Housing and Community Affairs

08/10/2026

✨MPDU Alert: Eleven55 Ripley✨
Eleven55 Ripley has MPDU rentals available now. A studio MPDU is open for $1,494/month, one‑bedroom MPDUs are available on September 4 for $1,605/month, and two‑bedroom MPDUs are available now and on September 4 for $1,927/month.
For more information, contact [email protected].

08/10/2026

✨MPDU Alert: 1200 East West✨
MPDU rentals are available now at 1200 East West. One‑bedroom MPDUs are open for immediate move‑in or on August 21 at $1,587/month, and a one‑bedroom plus den MPDU is available on August 7 for $1,784/month.
For more information, contact [email protected]

08/07/2026

✨MPDU Alert: 1BR at The Cecil!✨

A 1 Bed / 1 Bath (709 SF) MPDU is opening October 8 at The Cecil in Bethesda for $1,751/month.

Email the leasing office at [email protected] for more details!

07/29/2026

The Department of Housing and Community Affairs, in partnership with the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP), is excited to announce that the loan limit for both the Montgomery Homeownership Program (MHP) and the Montgomery Employee Down Payment Assistance Loan (MEDPAL) has been increased to up to $50,000! These zero-percent, deferred down payment and closing cost assistance loans are helping to bridge the financial gap and make homeownership in Montgomery County even more attainable for first-time homebuyers.

✨MHP Program Highlights✨
- Open to any MMP‑eligible first-time homebuyer purchasing in Montgomery County.
- Provides a 0% interest, deferred-payment second loan for down payment and closing costs.
- Assistance up to $50,000, not exceeding 40% of household income; any unused funds applied to principal (no cash-out).
- Requires standard Maryland Mortgage Program eligibility and Homebuyer Education.
- Cannot be combined with Partner Match programs or any other MMP products.
MHP Fact Sheet: https://mmp.maryland.gov/media/30

✨MEDPAL Program Highlights✨
- Designed for eligible full-time Montgomery County employees (county departments and MCPS employees per approved list).
- Offers a flat $50,000, zero-percent deferred DPA loan; unused funds applied to principal.
- Borrowers must contribute 1% of the sales price from their own funds.
- Loan repayment is due upon sale, transfer, or refinance; forgiven after 30 years if unpaid.
- Requires MMP eligibility requirements, income limits, and complete Homebuyer Education.
- Cannot be combined with Partner Match programs or other Montgomery County assistance products.
MEDPAL Fact Sheet: https://mmp.maryland.gov/media/29

To get started on your homebuying journey today: speak with a lender, complete Homebuyer Education, and review current rates. If you have been dreaming of homeownership, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Learn more and see if you qualify:
https://mmp.maryland.gov/home-loans/montgomery-county-specialty-products

07/14/2026

It’s official! Long Branch Main Street has launched. Thank you to Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, MHP, and everyone who came out to celebrate. DHCA is proud to support community development in Long Branch, from affordable housing preservation to façade improvements for local businesses.



Montgomery County, MD Government

07/10/2026

Mark your calendars! Long Branch Main Street is officially launching on July 13th @ 3:30 pm. 🎉

RSVP at http://mhpartners.org/long-branch-main-street-ribbon-cutting/- we hope to see you there!

A new chapter begins in Long Branch!

Join us on Monday, July 13 as we celebrate the official launch of Long Branch Main Street with a ribbon cutting and open house! 🎉

The afternoon will include:
🎀 3:30 PM – Main Street Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (outside El Golfo)
🏡 4:00 PM – Ribbon Cutting for the new Main Street Office
🥂 5:00–7:00 PM – Open House Reception with small bites & refreshments

Come meet the Long Branch Main Street staff and board members, connect with neighbors, and celebrate this exciting achievement in our business district and community.

📍8739 & 8732 Flower Ave.
🚗 Parking available in the El Golfo parking lot.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💙

06/29/2026

Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit Rentals Available!

Eleven55 Ripley has 2BD MPDU apartments available 7/24, 8/8, and 9/4 for $1,927/month. Contact the property management office via email [email protected] for additional information about the unit and the application process.

1200 East West has 1BD MPDUs available for immediate move-in or 8/21 move-in for $1,587/month, and a 1+Den MPDU available 8/7 for $1,784/month. Contact the property management office via email [email protected] for additional information about the unit and the application process.

06/20/2026

Congratulations to Kefa Cafe on 30 years serving Downtown Silver Spring! Montgomery County, MD - Executive Marc Elrich and DHCA joined a terrific community celebration today to mark the occasion and unveil the new façade upgrades. DHCA recently partnered with Kefa and MHP to fund exterior improvements through our Countywide Façade Improvement Program. Check out the new signage, awning, and other improvements next time you stop by the cafe, and learn more about the DHCA CFIP program at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-housing-community-affairs/neighborhood-revitalization-dhca/countywide-facade-improvement-program.

Montgomery County, MD Government

06/09/2026

DHCA Director Scott Bruton joined County Montgomery County, MD - Executive Marc Elrich, Yoke Management Partners, tenants, and other community partners today to celebrate the County's investment in preserving existing affordable apartments at Tilbury Garden in Bethesda and the Argyle in Rockville. As new housing is built in places like downtown Bethesda, DHCA is working to make sure families are not priced out and that existing residents can benefit from the economic opportunities created by new development.

This is the first time Montgomery County has used the updated "Right of First Refusal," or ROFR, law. The new ROFR law allows the County to partner with a developer who is committed to preserving affordable housing when an existing apartment building goes up for sale. Tenants at Tilbury Garden advocated for the County to use the ROFR in collaboration with Yoke Management Partners to help residents stay in their homes.

Montgomery County, MD Government

06/04/2026

📣 Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs) available!

🏘️ The Camille in Bethesda currently has a 2BR/1BA apartment available for immediate move-in at $2,188 per month. Another 2BR/1BA apartment will be available on July 16, 2026, also for $2,188 per month. For more information or to apply, please contact the leasing team at [email protected].