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“We made the choice to put housing front and center because we knew this was an issue that could not wait,” Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday before signing housing legislation. (The Daily Record/Jack Hogan)
Apr 25, 2024

Moore enacts affordable unit incentives, renter protections to tackle MD housing crisis

Gov. Wes Moore signed into law his administration’s plan for tackling Maryland’s housing crisis, an issue plaguing cities and states nationwide.

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Mar 25, 2024

Md. House set to tweak Moore’s plan to spur affordable housing

House Democrats are expected to roll back parts of Gov. Wes Moore’s plan for tackling what he has called a “housing crisis” in Maryland.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testifies in support of legislation aimed at making housing more affordable and protecting renters during a bill hearing on Feb. 20, 2024, in Annapolis. The governor testified before the Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee on legislation he is prioritizing this legislative session to make increase quality housing supply in the state. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)
Mar 18, 2024

Md. House passes Moore’s renter protections proposal

The House of Delegates voted to increase Maryland’s eviction filing fee and establish a tenant’s right of first refusal, among other housing proposals from Gov. Wes Moore.

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May 20, 2022

Park Heights apartment building seen as catalyst for oncoming wave of development

“Lord, we ask that you will bless the staff, bless all of those that will come in to get services, let them continue to do the work … Bless this […]

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Apr 27, 2022

Hogan announces $200M affordable housing package

Gov. Larry Hogan announced that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities.

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Sep 3, 2021

Baltimore allots $4M for Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Baltimore is making available $4 million for single-family home assistance in Community Land Trusts through its affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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Jun 12, 2018

Affordable housing advocates try to disrupt Baltimore City Council hearing

Protesters from the group Housing Our Neighbors announced their displeasure with using $21 million of excess recordation and transfer taxes to cover police overtime.

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Jan 3, 2018

Baltimore fights affordable housing crisis while population falls

The concept of an affordable housing crisis is associated with thriving cities, such as New York and San Francisco, coping with demand that is driving up housing costs. But housing […]

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Oct 17, 2017

Lawsuit challenging Red Run Station dismissed

A lawsuit from a business group and others seeking to stop the development of an affordable apartment complex in Owings Mills has been dismissed. The lawsuit challenging the approval of […]

Oct 4, 2017

Advocates, Md. reach affordable rental agreement

Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of House and Urban Development to build 1,500 affordable housing units in wealthier communities in […]

Sep 27, 2016

White House proposals could benefit Baltimore area development

Hurdles preventing the development of affordable housing highlighted in a recent report by the White House are prevalent in the Baltimore metro area, according to some development advocates. Sean Davis, […]

Sep 26, 2016

Maryland affordable housing costs among nation’s highest

Maryland is among the most expensive states to operate affordable housing developments, but it remains cheaper than some of its neighbors. A report from accounting and tax advisory firm CohnReznick […]