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Rent Stabilization Regulations Go Into Effect

For renters in the county, there may be some relief in sight.

Prince Georges County has enacted the Permanent Rent Stabilization Act of 2024 -- which took effect October 17, 2024 (CB-055-2024). As a result, landlords may not increase rents in most cases any more than 6%. In the case of senior housing, some regulations allow for just over 3%.

According to the Enforcement Division of the Department of Permitting Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), after Oct 17, 2024, all landlords who operate regulated rental units must comply with the following:

Annual rent increase allowance between October 17, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Regulated units in age restricted senior housing facilities with a 12- or 24-month lease: no more than an amount equal to the lesser of:

*The Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area (CPI-U) or 4.5%.

*The CPI-U from May 2023 to May 2024 is 3.3%. As such, the allowable rental increase for these units is 3.3%.

All other regulated units: no more than an amount equal to the lesser of:

*The Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area (CPI-U) plus 3% of the base rent or 6% of the base rent.

* The CPI-U from May 2023 to May 2024 3.3%. As such, the allowable rental increase for these units is 6%.

By May 1, 2025, DPIE will provide public notice to advise on the annual rent increase allowance that will become effective on July 1, 2025 and will run through June 30, 2026.