Summary
DPIE defended its proposed fees for administering the Permanent Rent Stabilization Program, noting the program has only two funded staff while Montgomery County and DC spend far more. Council Member Harrison noted fees may be needed because the county's Housing Trust Fund is far smaller than neighboring jurisdictions'.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 10, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The proposed fees would fund a program that otherwise has no dedicated funding beyond two staff positions.
Renters protected by the stabilization program would get a functioning enforcement office.
Property owners pay new application and approval fees.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Council - Oct 20, 2026
DPIE proposed $250-per-unit fees for landlords seeking rent-increase exceptions under the 2024 rent stabilization law. The apartment industry said the costs would deter building improvements, and the council compromised at $200 per unit.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Sep 24, 2026
DPIE defended its proposed fees for administering the Permanent Rent Stabilization Program, noting the program has only two funded staff while Montgomery County and DC spend far more. Council Member Harrison noted fees may be needed because the county's Housing Trust Fund is far smaller than neighboring jurisdictions'.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Sep 10, 2026
DPIE wants landlords to pay $250 per unit to apply for rent-increase exemptions and another $250 on approval, to fund a program staffed by just two investigators. Landlords say the fees will kill capital improvements; some committee members aren't sure the number is right.
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