4.1 This Executive Regulation will become effective 30 days after the date of approval by the Montgomery County Council.
(Administrative History: Reg. No. 35-90 (Method 1); Orig. Dept.: Housing and Community Affairs; Supersedes: Reg. No. 40-89E)
Effective Date September 1, 1990
UNIT DESCRIPTION | UNIT SIZE | COST | ADDITION/SUBTRACTION ADJUSTMENTS |
Unit Type | No. of Stories | No. of BR | No. of Baths | Base-ment | Base in SF | Min. in SF | Max. in SF | Sq, ft, Cost | Structure Cost | Lot Dev. Cost | Base-ment | Bath | Powder Room | Sq. Ft. Change from Base in SF |
Finished | Rough | Finished | Rough |
S.F. Detch. | 1-2 | 2-3 | 1 ½ | yes | 1000 | 960 | 1200 | $41.30 | $41,300 | $13,395 | $6,065 | $1,935 | $610 | $1,465 | $485 | $20.65 |
S.F. Detch. | 1-2 | 4 | 2 | yes | 1100 | 1000 | 1400 | $41.30 | $45,430 | $13,395 | $6,065 | Prices for bath and powder room adjustments are the same for all units regardless of type | $20.65 |
S.F. Detch. | 1-2 | 5 | 2 | yes | 1200 | 1000 | 1500 | $41.30 | $49,560 | $13,393 | $6,065 | $20.65 |
Semi-Detch. | 1-2 | 2-3 | 1 ½ | yes | 1100 | 960 | 1200 | $38.70 | $42,570 | $10,925 | $5,152 | $19.35 |
Townhouse or Four-plex | 2-3 | 2-3 | 1 ½ | yes | 1120 | 1020 | 1160 | $35.85 | $40,152 | $9,510 | $4,245 | $17.92 |
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Townhouse or Four-plex | 2-3 | 4 | 2 | yes | 1160 | 1120 | 1200 | $35.85 | $41,586 | $9,510 | $4,245 | $17.92 |
Back-to-Back and Piggyback Townhouse | 1-2 | 1-3 | 1 ½ | no | 1000 | 750 | 1200 | $31.65 | $31,650 | $7,940 | $3,645 | $15.82 |
Back-to-Back Townhouse | 3 | 3-4 | 1 ½ | no | 1400 | 1300 | 1500 | $29.80 | $41,720 | $7,940 | $3,645 | $14.90 |
Garden Apts. | 2-4 | 1-3 | 1 | no | 850 | 600 | 1000 | $34.65 | $29,452 | $6,600 | N/A | $17.32 |
High Rise | 5+ | 1-3 | 1 | no | 850 | 600 | 1000 | $60.65 | $51,552 | N/A | N/A | $30.32 |
Allowances: 1. End unit for townhouses and back-to-back townhouses, add $1475.
2. Unfinished space which is only roughed-in, deduct $10.00 per square foot from the base square foot price (Basements are not considered unfinished space).
3. Walkout basement with 5 ft. sliding glass door, add $828; with 6 ft. door, add $875.
NOTES: 1. The structure cost will be adjusted upward or downward based on the actual square footage of space constructed at the square foot adjustment factor from the last column. No additions will be made over the maximum floor areas shown.
2. The lot development cost does not include a Development Impact Fee; if your development is in an area where this fee is required you must submit documentation to show the fee has been paid.
3. The cost for installing a sprinkler system has not been included in the square foot prices. If County Codes require the installation of such a system, the allowable price will be increased for this cost. Please provide verification of your actual costs.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR MPDUs
Effective Date September 1, 1990
Item | S.F. Detached | Semi-detached | Townhouses | Back-to-Back TH | Piggyback TH BR/Stories | Garden Apts. | Elevators |
No. of BR | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4/2 | 3/2 | 2/2 | 2/1 | 1/1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
No. of Baths | 1 | 1 ½ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 ½ | 1 | 1 | 1 ½ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 ½ | 2 | 2 | 1 ½ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 ½ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 ½ |
Elec. Hot Water Heater (gallon) | 30 | 50 | 50 | 80 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
Gas Hot Water Heater (gallon) | 30 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
NOTE: (a) All MPDUs must include air-conditioning. Square foot prices are based upon heat pump systems for heating and air conditioning. DHCD will adjust the sales price for units having other specifications.
(b) A disposal is required on all units.
(c) A plumbing and electrical rough-in for a dishwasher is required for all units.
(1) Plumbing rough-in: To qualify for an additional price, the installation of all parts of the plumbing system that can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures, appliances, or equipment must be included. This includes drainage, water supply, vent piping, and necessary supports and backboards. All piping to be tied-in and capped off after penetrating the wall or floor surface. Ductwork for the future installation of exhaust fans must be installed. Rough-in must pass air or water tests as required by the BOCA or WSSC Codes.
(2) Electrical rough-in: Wiring to be installed from service panel box to the locations of item to be served (i.e., appliance, equipment, or outlet). Wiring is to be run to the panel box and terminated at an outlet or junction box at the location of the item to be served.
(c) All MPDUs must have a refrigerator, range and range hood, a rough-in connection for a dishwasher, and complete electrical and plumbing connections and a dryer exhaust duct for a clothes washer and dryer.
(d) "Builders" grade or better refrigerators and ranges are to supplied. Refrigerator to be 15+ cu. ft., range and range hood to be 30 inches.
(e) All carpeting must meet FHA minimum specifications
(f) There is a landscaping requirement which includes a minimum of 2 shade trees and 5 shrubs for each unit.
(g) For townhouses there is a required 8 ft. section of privacy fence to be installed; end units must have section on both sides.
(h) For piggyback and back-to-back townhouses, there must be a provision for enclosed space for outside trash disposal as required and approved by MNCPPC.
(i) The following options are permitted to be added to the allowable sales price and may be included in the mortgage. Selection of options must be at the sole determination of the purchaser. Options and their selling price must be listed on a separate addendum to the sales contract.
3. Upgraded refrigerator and range
4. Upgraded kitchen cabinets
5. Upgraded carpet and padding
6. Upgraded resilient flooring
