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Prince George’s County planners outline 'missing middle' housing study, outreach; study due March 2026
Summary
Prince George’s County Planning Department presented an educational briefing to the College Park City Council on 'missing middle' housing types, zoning barriers and potential incentives. The county expects a final study in March 2026 and will produce a pattern book and expanded public outreach.
Prince George’s County planners told the College Park City Council on Oct. 28 that the county is studying ways to reintroduce “missing middle” housing — smaller-scale, multiunit types that fit between detached single-family homes and large apartment buildings — to expand attainable market‑rate options for middle‑income households.
“Missing middle housing fits well within the neighborhood revitalization section,” said Karen Muro, a planner with the county, describing the initiative as an educational and regulatory effort to enable duplexes, triplexes, bungalow courts and similar types across the county. She said the county’s effort will include research, design pattern books and…
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