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County staff briefs commission on moderately priced dwelling unit (MPDU) programs as a possible housing tool
Summary
Staff presented an overview of MPDU programs used in Montgomery, Frederick and Howard counties, outlined program mechanics, advantages and drawbacks, and said the approach would need tailoring to Carroll County and its current development patterns.
Planning staff briefed the commission on Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) programs and how such programs have been used in Montgomery, Frederick and Howard counties.
Staff described MPDUs as locally authorized programs that require or incentivize a percentage of units in new residential developments be sold or rented at prices affordable to moderate‑income households (often called workforce housing). Key components covered included income eligibility thresholds tied to area median income, resale and occupancy controls (a control period typically spanning…
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