Montgomery County’s Voluntary Rent Guideline (VRG) jumped from 2.6% in 2024 to the current 3.3%, effective March 1.
The rent guideline is updated each year to represent the prior year’s increase in the rental part of the Consumer Price Index for the Washington, D.C. area. It is designed to reflect inflationary pressures on the real estate industry.
The guideline is mandatory for rental units regulated under the moderately priced dwelling unit program but voluntary concerning all other county-licensed residential rentals.
“While VRG is mainly voluntary, we appreciate the cooperation of property owners who adhere to these guidelines and help maintain the quality of life for those individuals and families who rent and call Montgomery County home,” said County Executive Marc Elrich in a news release.
“The Voluntary Rent Guideline also acknowledges inflationary pressures for landlords while ensuring that our residents can continue to live in a community that is both affordable and equitable. We encourage all rental property owners to keep rent increases at or below the VRG of 3.3 percent,” he said.
County law requires that a notice of rent increase must be in writing and delivered by the landlord to a tenant at least 90 days before the effective date of the rent increase.
📢 Montgomery County Rent Update 📢
The 2025 Voluntary Rent Guideline has increased to 3.3%, up from 2.6% in 2024. Effective March 1.
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