Unincorporated Montgomery County rental law
As of Oct 7, 2026. Not legal advice.
Raise rent in Unincorporated Montgomery County
Yearly rent increase capped at 5.2%
Earliest start: Nov 1, 2026. Our sources don't state the notice period here. The office below can tell you.
Only one raise every 12 months.
Rules for every lease in Unincorporated Montgomery County
The next 12 months
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Unincorporated Montgomery County
Current figure ends: Montgomery County Rent Stabilization
Yearly rent increase capped at 5.2%.
Maryland state law
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule's page says so.
Help with your situation
They can look at your situation. We only explain the law.
- Montgomery County Office of Rent StabilizationHousing office
- Maryland Legal AidFree legal help