"Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday rolled out a trio of housing bills that push his state deeper into the trenches of a national fight over affordability and land use. Set for introduction when the new General Assembly session starts next week in Annapolis, the Governor's proposals would jumpstart construction near transit, legalize smaller starter homes and stabilize development rules."
"Lawmakers in both parties across the nation increasingly find common ground in views that housing shortages drive affordability problems for younger renters and wouldbe firsttime buyers. Moore's plan aligns Maryland with states such as California, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts and Colorado that use state intervention to loosen local constraints and promote building near transit and job centers. If the package passes and meaningfully boosts supply, it could test whether voters reward leaders who challenge local resistance in the name of affordability."
Maryland rolled out three housing bills to increase housing supply by promoting construction near transit, legalizing smaller starter homes, and stabilizing development rules. The measures aim to address affordability problems that hinder residents’ success and decisions to stay in the state. The package aligns Maryland with other states using state intervention to loosen local constraints and encourage building near jobs and transit. The proposals may face resistance from local officials and activists defending zoning power, while a counties’ alternative package, BAMBY, seeks to preserve significant local control through tax, land-use, and landlord-tenant measures.
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