Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition
@hocohac.bsky.social
The Coalition's goal is to achieve community understanding, policy making, and regulatory decisions that will lead to an increase in and equitable access to Howard County affordable housing. www.hocohac.org
"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...
The Last (?) The Merriweather Post
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
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December 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"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...
"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/...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"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/...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
"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/...
At 7pm tonight October 16, the Planning Board has public testimony on ADUs. Register in link below or go to George Howard Building to sign up and testify at the door!
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October 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
At 7pm tonight October 16, the Planning Board has public testimony on ADUs. Register in link below or go to George Howard Building to sign up and testify at the door!
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Watch our webinar on ADUs in Howard County! youtu.be/YlmaQYnYCsM?...
ADU Webinar 8 Oct 2025
YouTube video by Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition
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October 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Watch our webinar on ADUs in Howard County! youtu.be/YlmaQYnYCsM?...
Reminder to sign up for our ADU webinar this Wednesday October 8 at 7pm! #affordablehousing #hocomd us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Expanding Opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Units. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the Housing Affordability Coalition on October 8 at 7 pm for a timely webinar exploring proposed updates to Howard County’s zoning regulations that would expand opportunities for Accessory Dwelli...
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October 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Reminder to sign up for our ADU webinar this Wednesday October 8 at 7pm! #affordablehousing #hocomd us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In preparation possible upcoming ADU legislation, here is a great primer on ADUs courtesy of @aarp.org
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All About Accessory Dwelling Units
As small houses or apartments that exist on the same property lot as a single-family residence, Accessory Dwelling Units — or ADUs — play a major role in serving a national housing need.
www.aarp.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In preparation possible upcoming ADU legislation, here is a great primer on ADUs courtesy of @aarp.org
www.aarp.org/livable-comm...
www.aarp.org/livable-comm...
Join us and staff from Department of Planning and Zoning on 10/8 at 7 pm for a webinar exploring proposed updates to Howard County’s zoning regulations that would expand opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Register in link!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Expanding Opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Units. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the Housing Affordability Coalition on October 8 at 7 pm for a timely webinar exploring proposed updates to Howard County’s zoning regulations that would expand opportunities for Accessory Dwelli...
us02web.zoom.us
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Join us and staff from Department of Planning and Zoning on 10/8 at 7 pm for a webinar exploring proposed updates to Howard County’s zoning regulations that would expand opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Register in link!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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"Housing needs to be available and affordable at every price point so that we can attract and retain residents and businesses that enable economic growth,” said Maryland Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social news.maryland.gov/dhcd/2025/07....
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September 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"Housing needs to be available and affordable at every price point so that we can attract and retain residents and businesses that enable economic growth,” said Maryland Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social news.maryland.gov/dhcd/2025/07....
Thank you to Coalition members who showed up last week with @govwesmoore.bsky.social in support of affordable housing!
September 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Thank you to Coalition members who showed up last week with @govwesmoore.bsky.social in support of affordable housing!
“The reality is simple folks – without housing, we cannot solve the housing affordability crisis,” -Jake Day MD Secretary of Housing
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Need for speed: Executive order aims to reduce administrative hurdles to new housing - Maryland Matters
When it comes to solving Maryland’s significant housing shortage, the Moore administration believes that time is of the essence -- and that current state processes aren’t moving fast enough.
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September 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
“The reality is simple folks – without housing, we cannot solve the housing affordability crisis,” -Jake Day MD Secretary of Housing
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"The nationwide housing shortage has driven rents up more in low-income neighborhoods than in the U.S. overall, but in areas that have recently added large amounts of housing, rents have fallen the most in lower-income neighborhoods with older buildings" www.pew.org/en/research-...
New Housing Slows Rent Growth Most for Older, More Affordable Units
The nationwide housing shortage has driven rents up more in low-income neighborhoods than in the U.S. overall, but in areas that have recently added large amounts of housing, rents have fallen the mos...
www.pew.org
August 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"The nationwide housing shortage has driven rents up more in low-income neighborhoods than in the U.S. overall, but in areas that have recently added large amounts of housing, rents have fallen the most in lower-income neighborhoods with older buildings" www.pew.org/en/research-...
"It’s not just our people who are hurting, It’s Maryland’s housing market and economy. If we want to build new bridges to wealth, bring down costs...we need to prioritize housing that’s affordable and located near jobs and transportation." @govwesmoore.bsky.social marylandmatters.org/2025/08/16/m...
Moore hints at coming effort to spur affordable housing construction - Maryland Matters
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told a gathering of county leaders Saturday that he is preparing to take action that he said will ease the cost of housing by spurring new projects.
marylandmatters.org
August 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"It’s not just our people who are hurting, It’s Maryland’s housing market and economy. If we want to build new bridges to wealth, bring down costs...we need to prioritize housing that’s affordable and located near jobs and transportation." @govwesmoore.bsky.social marylandmatters.org/2025/08/16/m...
This Thursday join The Howard County Library System and Columbia Housing Center for an important discussion on housing and segregation. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/cycle-...
Cycle of Segregation: A Two-Part Book Discussion | Howard County Library System
Events Calendar of Howard County Library System
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August 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This Thursday join The Howard County Library System and Columbia Housing Center for an important discussion on housing and segregation. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/cycle-...
"ranked Maryland as the eighth-most difficult state for low-income renters to afford." marylandmatters.org/2025/08/12/m...
Maryland continues to pose affordability challenges for low-income renters, report finds - Maryland Matters
Rental options continue to be widely unaffordable for most low-income workers in Maryland, where a renter needs to make more than twice the minimum wage to afford a one-bedroom apartment, according to...
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August 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"ranked Maryland as the eighth-most difficult state for low-income renters to afford." marylandmatters.org/2025/08/12/m...
The ROAD to Housing Act will take important steps to boost the nation’s housing supply, improve housing affordability, help reduce homelessness, and expand access to homeownership.
"We need more housing options everywhere, for everyone."
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"We need more housing options everywhere, for everyone."
@warren.senate.gov
www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
Warren Statement on Bipartisan Housing Package Advancing Unanimously Out of Banking Committee | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
www.banking.senate.gov
August 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The ROAD to Housing Act will take important steps to boost the nation’s housing supply, improve housing affordability, help reduce homelessness, and expand access to homeownership.
"We need more housing options everywhere, for everyone."
@warren.senate.gov
www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
"We need more housing options everywhere, for everyone."
@warren.senate.gov
www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
There's another opportunity to advocate for affordable housing for The Gateway Master Plan this time in front of the Planning Board Thursday August 7, at 7pm. Register in link below!
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August 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
There's another opportunity to advocate for affordable housing for The Gateway Master Plan this time in front of the Planning Board Thursday August 7, at 7pm. Register in link below!
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Join Renters United Maryland and tenants, advocates, service providers, and others as we continue building our collective power and plan for the future of housing justice across Maryland!
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2025 Maryland Housing Justice Summit
Join Renters United Maryland and tenants, advocates, service providers, and others as we continue building our collective power and plan for the future of housing justice across Maryland! We'll reflec...
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July 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Join Renters United Maryland and tenants, advocates, service providers, and others as we continue building our collective power and plan for the future of housing justice across Maryland!
actionnetwork.org/events/2025-...
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