The City of Rockville offers affordable rental units through its Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program. MPDU rentals are available in a number of properties throughout the city. Applicants must submit their MPDU applications through the rental properties.
Monthly rental rates are reviewed and recalculated every year in June and are based on a formula in the MPDU law. As of June 2023, MPDU rental rates are as follows:
Bedroom Size
Rental Rate
Studio
$1,248
1-Bedroom
$1,425
1-Bedroom with den
$1,513
2-Bedroom
$1,602
2-Bedroom with den
$1,695
3-Bedroom
$1,784
Income Eligibility
The minimum household income limit for FY 2024 is 2.5x MPDU rent (adjusted for bedroom count).
Household income maximum limits are based on gross household income per year. Family size includes dependents claimed on submitted federal tax forms.
Household Size
FY 2024 Maximum Household Income
1 person
$63,900
2 people
$73,000
3 people
$82,200
4 people
$91,300
5 people
$98,600
Housing Choice Vouchers
Housing Choice Vouchers, formerly known as Section 8 rental certificates, can be used toward payments for an MPDU rental. Housing Choice Vouchers must be issued by Rockville Housing Enterprises to be used in the City of Rockville. Vouchers issued by the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission or other housing agencies may be used, but must be ported into Rockville Housing Enterprises. Please contact Rockville Housing Enterprises about using a voucher in an MPDU rental at 301-424-6265 or by visiting their office at 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite #203, Rockville, MD 20850.