Rent control in Takoma Park, MD

2 rules apply — the local one first, then the county and state rules that bind alongside it.

Research, not legal advice

These summaries are compiled from ordinance text and public sources and are dated at the point they were last checked. Rules change between checks — Newark replaced its whole registration regime in a single month — so confirm anything you are about to underwrite against the primary source or the municipal office named in the citation.

Corrected 3.0% City allowance for the 2026–27 rent year

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Verified on 2026-08-22.

Takoma Park's corrected official notice sets a 3.0% rent-stabilization allowance from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for covered rental units.

The City corrected its earlier 3.3% announcement. Use 3.0% only for this effective period and verify property-level coverage.

Exemptions

Coverage and exemption paths depend on facility, condominium, ownership, subsidy, and other City-program facts.

Annual cap: 3%

In effect since 2026-07-01.

Sources

City of Takoma Park — corrected 2026–27 rent stabilization allowance — Takoma Park rent stabilization program

5.2% County allowance for the 2026–27 rent year

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Verified on 2026-08-22.

Montgomery County publishes a 5.2% maximum rent increase for covered units from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Do not apply the cap from county or postal geography alone. Confirm the exact SDAT town, license, construction date, unit configuration, and exemptions.

Exemptions

The program excludes the five listed municipalities and otherwise exempt properties or units.
Coverage depends on County licensing, construction age, unit type, and statutory exemption facts.

Annual cap: 5.2%

In effect since 2026-07-01.

Sources

Montgomery County DHCA — Rent Stabilization — Montgomery County Code Chapter 29

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