Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit Rental Program

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.

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Monthly Rental Rate Limits

Monthly rental rates are reviewed and recalculated every year in June and are based on a formula in the MPDU law.

As of July 1, 2025, MPDU rental rates for buildings initially leased before 2024 are:

	Rental Rate
Studio	$1,322
One Bedroom	$1,510
One Bedroom with Den	$1,603
Two Bedroom	$1,698
Two Bedroom with Den	$1,796
Three Bedroom	$1,890

As of July 1, 2025, MPDU rental rates for buildings initially leased 2024 and later are:

	Rental Rate
Studio	$1,400
One Bedroom	$1,596
Two Bedrooms	$1,797
Three Bedrooms	$1,999

Income Eligibility

The minimum household income limit for FY 2026 is 2.5x MPDU rent (adjusted for bedroom count). Maximum household income limits are based on gross household income per year. Family size includes dependents claimed on submitted federal tax forms.

Household Size	FY 2026 Maximum Household Income
One Person	$68,840
Two People	$78,670
Three People	$88,510
Four People	$98,340
Five People	$106,210

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 Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County or other housing agencies may be used, but must be ported into Rockville Housing Enterprises. Contact Rockville Housing Enterprises about using a voucher in an MPDU rental by calling 301-424-6265 or by visiting their office at 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 203, Rockville, MD 20850.