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, 2026, MPDU rental rates for buildings initially leased before 2024 are:

Unit Type	Rental Rate
Studio	$1,356
One Bedroom	$1,549
One Bedroom with Den	$1,645
Two Bedroom	$1,742
Two Bedroom with Den	$1,843
Three Bedroom	$1,939

As of July 1, 2026, MPDU rental rates for buildings initially leased 2024 and later are:

Unit Type	Rental Rate
Studio	$1,436
One Bedroom	$1,637
Two Bedrooms	$1,844
Three Bedrooms	$2,051

Income Eligibility

The minimum household income limit is 2.5x MPDU rent (adjusted for bedroom count). Maximum household income limits are based on gross household income per year and set at 60% of the area median income (AMI). Family size includes dependents claimed on submitted federal tax forms.

Note: Beginning July 1, 2026, existing MPDU tenants may renew their lease even if their household income has increased to be above 60% of the AMI, up to a maximum of 80% of the AMI.

As of July 1, 2026, maximum household income limits for new tenants are:

Household Size	Maximum Household Income
One Person	$69,800
Two People	$79,800
Three People	$89,700
Four People	$99,700
Five People	$107,700

As of July 1, 2026, maximum household income limits for existing tenants are:

Household Size	Maximum Household Income
One Person	$93,000
Two People	$106,300
Three People	$119,600
Four People	$132,900
Five People	$143,500

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.