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This bill requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct a comprehensive study on housing availability and affordability in Montgomery County, examining factors like unit types, development opportunities, and the influence of regulations and market forces. The Department must then propose recommendations to improve housing availability and affordability. To ensure progress and transparency, the Department is mandated to submit two interim reports with its findings and recommendations by November 30, 2026, and November 30, 2027, followed by a final report by November 30, 2028. These reports will be shared with key local entities, including the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Montgomery County Planning Department, the Montgomery County Executive, the Montgomery County Council, and the Montgomery County Delegation to the General Assembly, as well as being formally submitted to the General Assembly as per State Government Article § 2-1257. This legislation will become effective on July 1, 2026, and will automatically expire and be repealed on June 30, 2029, after its three-year duration.

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