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Gov. Wes Moore Signs Executive Order to Tackle Affordable Housing
The executive order mandates state agencies to streamline housing development on state-owned land and establish production targets to address Maryland's shortage of up to 150,000 homes.
- On September 3, Maryland’s governor, Wes Moore, issued an executive directive to accelerate the development of affordable housing across the state.
- This action follows a July 17 report revealing many Maryland renters pay over 30% of their income and need $39.15 hourly wages for affordability.
- The order directs state agencies to utilize state-owned properties near transit for housing, reduce permitting timelines, and create a housing ombudsman.
- Governor Moore emphasized that affordable housing goes beyond simply providing a place to live—it represents the foundation for a lasting legacy.
- The order aims to tackle a 96,000-unit statewide shortage by accelerating home construction and setting housing production targets by January 2026.
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MOORE SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER FAST-TRACKING HOUSING CONSTRUCTION: Gov. Wes Moore swung for the fences Wednesday with a sprawling executive order that incentivizes building more homes across the state, an attempt to juice up his record on housing policy as he stares down the final General Assembly session of his first term. Hallie Miller/The Baltimore Banner. The executive order aims to fast-track housing development to reduce the approximately 96…
Need for speed: Executive order aims to reduce administrative hurdles to new housing
Gov. Wes Moore holds up an executive order he signed that aims to reduce administrative hurdles for new housing projects. With him is Housing Secretary Jake day, left, Secretary of State Susan Lee, seated, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and affordable housing advocates. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)When it comes to solving Maryland’s significant housing shortage, the Moore administration believes that time is of the essence …
Gov. Wes Moore signs executive order to expand affordable housing
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed an executive order on Sept. 3 to expand affordable housing in Maryland. The move comes amid reports showing many residents, especially Black and Latino households, struggling to afford rent and lacking financial safety nets. The post Gov. Wes Moore signs executive order to expand affordable housing appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
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