City Council Work Session - Rent Stabilization Update and Presentation

The City Council Work Session of Greenbelt, Maryland, held on October 9, 2025, focused extensively on rent stabilization policies. The session featured a detailed presentation by Dr. Christina Stacy from the Urban Institute, who provided an overview of national and regional rent stabilization landscapes, policy designs, and their impacts on housing affordability and supply. Council members and guests, including former councilman Martin Mitchell from Laurel, discussed local challenges such as rent increases, tenant protections, enforcement issues, and the balance between maintaining affordable rental housing and incentivizing property maintenance and development. The council explored examples from neighboring jurisdictions like Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, and debated the feasibility and implications of implementing or enhancing rent stabilization measures in Greenbelt. No specific procurement actions, contract awards, or budget allocations were reported during this session.