See where Howard County candidates stand on housing!

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Can Howard County Afford to Build More Affordable Housing? HoCo voters may be asked to unlock a powerful new tool for building more affordable housing. Understanding why it matters requires a brief tour thru one of the more complex corners of public finance.

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Support CR 40-2026 to fund the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund. Testify in front of the county council at the public hearing March 16 or submit testimony to councilmail@howardcountymd.gov

Click on link below to register for the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund webinar, TONIGHT 7:00–8:15 pm.

We'll explain CR 40-2026, the charter amendment that would give the HOTF the stable, long-term funding needed to create more affordable homes in Howard County. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

County Exec Calvin Ball announced CR40-2026, a charter amendment on the November ballot asking voters to authorize the use of bonds for Housing Opportunities Trust Fund (HOTF) projects.

Learn more at our webinar March 11 at 7pm. Registration required

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Why Maryland Can’t Build Enough Housing | Maryland Now | Episode 3 Maryland is in the middle of a full‑blown housing crisis — and the consequences are showing up everywhere. For 12 straight years, more Marylanders have left the state than moved in, and the trend is a...

As Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day puts it, “We’ve done a fantastic job telling people where they can’t build… we never finished the equation.” share.transistor.fm/s/d3201a3c

Howard County Executive Ball Signs Housing Bill Expanding Opportunities for Smaller Homes | Howard County

“ADUs offer the opportunity for homeowners to use flexible, small-scale housing options to meet their personal family or economic needs” www.howardcountymd.gov/News022926?f...

Marylanders agree: It’s time to do something about high housing costs More than 90% of Maryland voters say the cost of buying or renting a home is a problem. Voters also support a variety of solutions, including more housing production and more tenant protections. Those...

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@govwesmoore.bsky.social agenda emphasizes housing near transit and reducing barriers such as minimum parking requirements in certain transit-oriented areas. The proposal also includes the Starter and Silver Homes Act, which would expand housing options by allowing smaller single-family homes

Recent Maryland buyers pay drastically more than longtime homeowners Marylanders who have bought a home in recent years spend much more on their monthly mortgage than previous buyers, new U.S. Census Bureau data shows, creating a stark economic divide.

"Nowhere is that felt more profoundly in Maryland than in Howard County, where the median monthly mortgage in 2024 surged to $3,600 before taxes, insurance and fees, the highest in the state." www.thebanner.com/community/ho...

Email your support councilmail@howardcountymd.gov for ADUs in Howard County by Feb 1

Reminder to see Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman tonight at 6pm in Amherst House to discuss Housing and the Economy! secure.everyaction.com/MlnvRMfsUkCi...

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Department of Planning and Zoning is hosting a webinar on ADUs today at 4pm. Register in link! howardcountymd.webex.com/webappng/sit...

Housing built for other people saves you money Two research papers explain why more housing is good for you, even if you won’t be living in it.

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Gov. Wes Moore endorses 3 bills to address Maryland housing Gov. Wes Moore is endorsing three bills meant to spur construction and increase housing in ways both big and small. They’re also a chance for Moore to notch wins before voters decide this year whether...

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Register to hear @brookelierman.bsky.social speak on January 14 at 6pm! secure.everyaction.com/MlnvRMfsUkCi...

To spur housing construction, Baltimore ends parking minimums Opinion: Parking minimums are expensive and hamper new housing. A new law in Baltimore City is right to do away with them.

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"How Housing Policy Shapes Maryland's Economy,” an educational forum on

January 14, 2026, at Kings Contrivance Village Center’s Amherst House, 6-7:30 p.m.

Featuring Comptroller Brooke Lierman

Howard County just took a step toward housing affordability | GUEST COMMENTARY Many are being priced out of Howard County because it isn’t building enough housing, writes Jessamine Duvall and Nikki Highsmith Vernick.

"Howard County is a place of abundance for many. But like many communities around the country, it is also a place where many people are struggling with the high cost of living, especially housing. Many are simply being priced out."

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The Last (?) The Merriweather Post Looking Back and Looking Ahead

"Personal income taxes and property taxes makes up a staggering 92% of total county revenue. So, to raise revenue, we only have two choices. Raise tax rates or increase the tax base." themerriweatherpost.substack.com/p/the-last-t...

Federal housing subsidies can save lives. They’re at risk of being cut anyway. A Bloomberg study found a new link between housing and health care.

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The Housing Hunger Games Podcast Episode · The Intercept Briefing · 29/08/2025 · 43m

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Housing officials, advocates warn shift in HUD funding could unhouse thousands in Maryland - Maryland Matters State officials and anti-homelessness organizations  said they fear a shift in federal funding priorities could result in thousands of Marylanders who now benefit from permanent housing assistance, in...

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"Maryland’s housing affordability crisis is contributing to net domestic outmigration, eroding the state’s economic competitiveness and tax base. Between 2010 and 2023, the state had a net loss of 300,000 people" Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/...

"Pre-pandemic, taxes and other factors may have been more prominent drivers of migration decisions, while more recently, housing affordability and overall cost of living are having a greater effect." @brookelierman.bsky.social www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/...

We're glad you're supportive of ADUs and density! Comptroller Lierman just produced a Housing Report and the biggest driver of housing affordability is lack of housing supply. We believe we need to make more housing of all types easier to build. www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/...