The City of Rockville’s Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program offers affordable rents through its MPDU program. MPDUs are available in a number of properties throughout the city. Applicants must submit the MPDU application at 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 July 1, 2022 MPDU rents are as follows:
Bedroom Size
Rent Cost
Studio
$1,180
1-Bedroom
$1,347
1-Bedroom with den
$1,430
2-Bedroom
$1,514
2-Bedroom with den
$1,603
3-Bedroom
$1,686
Income Eligibility
Minimum Household Income limit for FY 2023 is 2.5X MPDU Rent (adjusted for bedroom count).
Household Size
FY 2023 Maximum Household Income
1
$59,800
2
$68,300
3
$76,800
4
$85,400
5
$92,200
Housing Choice Vouchers
Housing Choice Vouchers, formerly known as Section 8 rental certificates, can be used towards rental payments for an MPDU apartment. Housing Choice Vouchers must be issued by Rockville Housing Enterprises to be used in the City of Rockville. Voucher issued by the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities or other Housing Agency may be used, but must be converted "Port-in" 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.