What we do
GCAAR’s Public Policy – Montgomery County Committee discusses the impact of proposed legislative and regulatory changes in Montgomery County, Maryland on real estate business and the housing market and decides whether to take a position on those proposals. The committee focuses its advocacy efforts on those issues of greatest and most direct impact to the REALTOR® community.
2026 focus
In Montgomery County, the committee will review proposed changes to housing legislation and regulations including additional taxes on teardown, payment in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), and property management fees. The committee will also be involved in the annual county budget discussions, as the Council and Executive face a structural deficit.
Membership
Members must attend monthly meetings, participate in county or state task forces and attend hearings.
Current committee leaders
Chair: Eric Smith
Vice chair: Laura Fager
Board liaison: Michele Young
Staff liaison: Zac Trupp and Irene Kang