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HB 1497·MD·house

Charles County - Rent Stabilization - Seniors

FailedFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Charles County Delegation
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Hearing (House)

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill orders Charles County to set an annual maximum rent increase for apartments occupied by seniors that cannot exceed the Consumer Price Index for the Washington metropolitan area. A “senior” is defined as anyone old enough to receive full Social Security retirement benefits. The rule would take effect on October 1, 2026.

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History

  1. Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Economic Matters

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  • Charles County Delegation · sponsor

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