Here are the official city, county, and government documents that are most often cited — or miscited — in Takoma Park community advocacy. We believe every resident should have direct access to primary sources.
How to use this page: These are the actual documents referenced in debates about Takoma Park housing, planning, and budget. When you read an advocacy claim — from any source — look up the underlying document and read what it actually says. That's all we ask.
The central planning document for Takoma Park's Maple & Lee Ave corridor and former hospital site. This is the document at the center of the affordable housing debate.
View on Montgomery County Planning ↗Official city housing resources including rent stabilization information, housing policy documents, and tenant resources.
View on City Website ↗The full text of Takoma Park's rent stabilization law — including exemptions, allowed annual increases, and tenant rights. Read before forming an opinion.
View Rent Stabilization Info ↗The County's new rent stabilization law for comparison with Takoma Park's ordinance. Understanding both is essential for informed debate.
View Montgomery County Law ↗A comprehensive baseline study of Takoma Park housing, demographics, and economic conditions. Key finding: "Because Takoma Park is largely built out, there is little new residential construction."
Download PDF ↗The most recent city housing annual report — data on units, affordability levels, income distribution, and trends.
View Report ↗The City's official newsletter. CVT has criticized its coverage — read it yourself and decide. All past issues are archived.
View Newsletter Archive ↗Every City Council meeting is recorded and minutes are published. What did the Council actually discuss and vote on? Check here, not through third-party summaries.
View City Council Records ↗Annual budgets, adopted and proposed. Essential for evaluating claims about city finances, property tax rates, and spending priorities.
View Budget Documents ↗Census summary data for Takoma Park — population, demographics, housing, income. The baseline for any factual discussion about our community.
View Facts & Figures ↗These are the academic and policy research studies most frequently cited in Takoma Park housing debates — by CVT and others. We link to the full documents so you can read the actual findings, not just the selected quotes.
A comprehensive study of rent stabilization policy and evidence. CVT cites its pro-stability findings. The full study also documents concerns about housing supply effects.
Download Full Study (PDF) ↗The County Council's own Office of Legislative Oversight analysis of rent stabilization effects in Montgomery County.
Download OLO Report (PDF) ↗Current population, demographics, housing tenure, income data for Takoma Park — the authoritative source for who actually lives here.
View Census Quick Facts ↗Easy-to-read visualizations of Census data for Takoma Park — population density, demographic breakdown, housing statistics.
View Census Reporter ↗