The laws allow developers to withhold certain fee payments from cities and counties until projects are underway to prevent delays due to code changes.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a flurry of new laws including several aimed at boosting housing production, reports Danielle J. Brown for Maryland Matters.
The Maryland Housing Certainty Act protects developers from changes to regulations that happen after projects are approved and delay the payment of certain fees until projects are complete or underway.
The Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act encourages transit-oriented development by restricting parking minimums and other density restrictions near transit.
A third bill pushed by the governor, which would have supported the building of smaller homes to accommodate younger households and older people looking to downsize, died in committee.
FULL STORY: Moore’s housing package among more than 270 new laws approved at final bill signing
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Airbnb launches $250 million 'last-dollar financing' housing accelerator, makes first investment in Austin
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