"The increasing unavailability and unaffordability of safe, stable, livable housing for working families has created an imminent threat of widespread social and economic disruption, the order states. The plan requires the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Transportation to prioritize building housing near transit stations and on state-owned land. Agencies must identify surplus state property that can be converted into housing and move quickly to get proposals from developers."
"The executive order also creates a housing ombudsman to help navigate what Moore described as burdensome local and state permitting processes. By 2026, state agencies will be required to digitize permit applications and allow developers to use third-party reviewers to speed up approvals. To track progress, the Department of Housing and Community Development will publish statewide and local housing production targets by January 2026 and release annual reports starting in 2027."
The executive order declares that unavailability and unaffordability of safe, stable housing for working families threatens social and economic stability. The plan directs the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Transportation to prioritize housing near transit stations and on state-owned land. Agencies must identify surplus state property and solicit developer proposals. The order creates a housing ombudsman, mandates permit digitization by 2026, and allows third-party reviewers to expedite approvals. The Department will publish statewide and local housing production targets by January 2026 and issue annual reports starting in 2027. A Maryland Housing Leadership Award will recognize local governments meeting housing goals.
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