Housing in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,017 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most housing activity
- Prince George's County, MD (119)
- Baltimore, MD (108)
- College Park, MD (107)
- Easton, MD (71)
- Annapolis, MD (53)
- Cambridge, MD (32)
- Chevy Chase, MD (30)
- Takoma Park, MD (27)
- Rockville, MD (26)
- Hagerstown, MD (25)
- Wicomico County, MD (24)
- Harford County, MD (23)
Latest matching meetings
Baltimore considers tax sale reforms and vacancy prevention strategies.
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation to reform property tax sales and reduce housing vacancies. Council members and stakeholders will discuss homeowner protections, strategies to limit property turnover, and methods to promote equitable ownership. No binding votes or…
Committee holds public hearing on vacant land reuse and resident-led solutions
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. Sponsored by Councilmember James Torrence, the discussion will cover urban agriculture, land trusts, and property stewardship. The committee is gathering stakeholder input rather…
Committee reviews city policies on reinvesting in vacant housing.
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council. Members will review interagency cooperation, implementation status, and public accountability for vacant housing reinvestment policies. The meeting covers standard procedural items…
Baltimore reviews $3B vacant housing plan and tax sale reforms
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two bills addressing vacant properties. Councilmember James Torrence sponsored measures to review the mayor’s $3 billion vacant housing strategy and propose tax sale reforms to prevent foreclosures. The committee will hear from city agencies and…
Housing Authority board to review finances, invoices over $4,000
The Housing Authority of the City of College Park Board of Commissioners is holding its monthly meeting to review and approve finance reports, approve the July 23, 2026 minutes, and receive updates from the CEO, including repositioning and property manager updates. The board will also acknowledge invoices over $4,000…
Committee to hear Harford Road Overlay District and rezoning proposals
The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on four zoning items. These include a conditional use to convert a single-family home to three units at 1118 N Carey Street, two rezoning requests for properties at 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane and 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street, and a proposal to establish…
Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits
The Commission is reviewing several requests for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the performing arts center at 113 St Mary’s Place and process two historic tax credit applications.
STAC to review 273-lot Ewing Farm subdivision and 19-unit townhouse project
The Staff Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) will review two development proposals. The first is a concept plan for a 19-unit townhouse development on Piney Creek Rd, including a request to reduce the shore buffer requirement. The second is a preliminary major subdivision application for Ewing Farm, a 273-lot project…
City Council reviews vacant land use and code enforcement accountability
The committee will hold public hearings regarding strategies for repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. They will also conduct oversight on the city's code enforcement process, including inspector accountability and staffing constraints.
Easton reviews pre-submission proposal for Parkway Apartments renovation and new community building
The Easton Staff Development Review is considering a pre-submission proposal from Rauch Inc. to renovate the existing Parkway Apartments complex and construct a new 2,500 sq ft community building at 51 Jowite Street. The proposal is in the MXW zoning district and is at an early review stage.
City Council holds informational session on low-income housing programs
The Annapolis City Council will hold a virtual work session to receive an informational presentation on the mechanics of low-income public housing, housing choice vouchers, tax credit programs, and related housing laws. The session is led by Executive Director/CEO Melissa Maddox-Evans and does not include public…
Taneytown holds public hearing on ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units
The Mayor and City Council of Taneytown will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, regarding Ordinance 10-2026. The ordinance proposes amending the zoning code to permit accessory dwelling units on lots with existing single-family detached dwellings. This hearing is part of the Council Workshop scheduled for…
Shoreline School Board to vote on WSSDA position proposals and review policies
The Shoreline School District Board of Directors will meet to administer oaths of office to student representatives, review policy revisions and rescissions, and vote on 2026 WSSDA position proposals. The board will also hear a presentation on a King County grant for affordable housing in Shoreline and review draft…
Council to consider $38.5M stormwater loan and tenant protection bills
The Prince George's County Council is holding its regular legislative session, with a consent agenda that includes first readings of bills on tenant relocation rights, tenant rights education, expedited health and safety enforcement, and a $38.5 million stormwater infrastructure loan. The council will also conduct…
Easton Council to weigh ADU zoning, data center moratorium
The Easton Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, along with related zoning standards. The council will also consider contracts, including a Tahoe purchase and permitting software, and several resolutions for grants and…
Council weighs new rules for accessory dwelling units and senior co-housing
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is reviewing five legislative items focused on housing and property standards. Key decisions include establishing a senior co-housing expansion program and adopting regulations for accessory dwelling units. The committee will also vote on ordinances regarding…
Allegany County Commissioners to vote on site work contract and waterline loan
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items during their public business meeting on September 3, 2026. Key business includes a $682,554 site work contract for land near Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing, a bond authorization to borrow up to $328,162 for the Depot Road Waterline…
Planning Commission to vote on new sign and lighting ordinances
The Cambridge Planning Commission will consider recommending adoption of new sign and lighting ordinances, and begin review of an accessory dwelling unit ordinance. They will also hear a request for an intermediate care facility and a presentation on the mixed-use waterfront overlay district. The meeting is open to…
Commission reviews renovation contractors and updates on Gannon's Range and 305 South St
The Easton Affordable Housing Commission will approve minutes and discuss new business including a TIS funding request and the rental renovation property list. The body will enter a closed session to review individual finances for renovation contractors. It will also provide updates on the purchase program, the…
Economic Development Commission to discuss ADU text amendment and new business introductions
The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission is holding its regular business meeting, where members will hear updates from the Economic and Tourism Development Department, review subcommittee reports, and discuss new business. Notable items include introductions of Centreville Economic Development and the…
Public hearing on accessory dwelling units ordinance; charter update resolution introduced
The Burgess and Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04 regarding accessory dwelling units and introduce Resolution 2026-05 for a charter update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, accounts payable, staff and commissioner comments, and public comments, including a watershed…
Council to vote on adding ADU fees to city fee schedule
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will consider Resolution 2026-19 to amend the city's development and administrative fee schedule, adding fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). They will also vote on a maintenance agreement for Yourtee Springs and two sponsorship requests. The consent agenda includes a budget…
Committee to vote on rental housing safety and eviction property rules
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a voting session on two items: a bill requiring landlords to retain evicted tenants' property for a specified period and provide notice, and the Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act, which updates rental licensing, penalties, and enforcement. No…
Council to hold public hearing on ADU zoning text amendment
The La Plata Town Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to comply with recent Maryland law. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of an ordinance on off-road vehicle enforcement, budget amendments for…
Council to vote on 12-month data center moratorium and Habitat for Humanity open space waiver
The Cambridge City Council will hold a closed session to discuss a business recruitment proposal and legal advice, then reconvene for a regular meeting. Key actions include voting on a resolution to impose a 12-month moratorium on data center applications, considering a recommendation to remove the open space…
Council to vote on banning data centers in all zones
The Chesapeake Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance O-26-14 to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. The council will also introduce three new ordinances: one to implement state requirements for accessory dwelling units, one to ease tree management restrictions on private…
Planning Commission to review phasing of 8-unit Atlantic Edge condos at 14 142nd St
The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a minor site plan amendment to phase the approved Atlantic Edge condominium project at 14 142nd Street into two phases, allowing certificates of occupancy for Phase 1. The commission will also review a site plan to convert a bank at 12910 Coastal Highway into…
Council to hold public hearing on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units
The Wicomico County Council is holding a legislative session with public hearings on amending zoning rules for accessory dwelling units and accepting state grants for road repaving. They will also introduce an emergency act to regulate the county nursing home and consider several resolutions, including budget…
Council reviews annexations, grants, new positions, and 2027 legislative priorities
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to review the preliminary agenda and discuss several items, including homeless outreach and youth mentoring teams, acceptance of an urban tree grant, new full-time positions, and three annexation requests. They will also receive an update from the Department of Housing…
Council holds closed session on business proposal, appointments, legal advice
The Mayor and Council is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss a business proposal, board appointments, and legal advice. No public decisions are expected, as the agenda consists entirely of exempt matters under state law.
Affordable Housing Commission to review renovation finances, purchase program
The Easton Affordable Housing Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss new business including a TIS funding request and rental renovation program, and review individual finances for renovation contractors in closed session. They will also get updates on the 305 South Street property and the Home Purchase…
Discussion on vacant property strategies and landmark designation
The committee will review policies regarding the city's whole block strategy for abandoned properties. They will also discuss oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council and consider designating St. Peter’s Cemetery as a historical landmark.
Hearing on 27 age-restricted housing units at 10611 Baltimore National Pike
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid public hearing on August 26, 2026, for conditional use petition BA 26-009C by Cadogan Property, LLC. The petition requests approval to build 27 age-restricted adult housing (ARAH) units at 10611 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. The hearing examiner will hear…
Council to consider ADU ordinance, budget amendment, term limits
The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a combined meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM. They will consider introducing Ordinance 10-2026 to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots with single-family homes, and Ordinance 11-2026, a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment. Old business includes pending charter…
Council to hold public hearing on accessory dwelling unit zoning changes
The Wicomico County Council is holding public hearings on amendments to zoning rules for accessory dwelling units and on accepting state grants for road repaving projects. It will also introduce an emergency act to establish regulations for the county nursing home, and consider several resolutions including budget…
Council to decide FAMLI cost-sharing, guardrail variance, firearms surplus purchase
The University Park Mayor and Common Council will hold a regular hybrid meeting on August 17, 2026. The agenda includes several decisions: setting the employer/employee cost-sharing for the state FAMLI program, considering a guardrail variance exemption request, approving a fund transfer for cemetery headstone…
Poolesville to hold public hearing on ADU ordinance, consider golf cart use
The Poolesville Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 235 regarding accessory dwelling units, and will introduce Ordinance 236 to regulate golf carts on municipal roadways. The meeting also includes a discussion with Montgomery County Police about golf carts and e-bikes, and the FY 2026 budget…
Easton Council to hold public hearing on ADU zoning, consider data center moratorium
The Easton Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 861, which would amend zoning rules for Accessory Dwelling Units to align with state law. The council will also consider several ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on data centers and a zoning amendment to allow them, plus a resolution for tax…
Committee to discuss ADU zoning bill and aviation landing
The Development Overview Committee is meeting to discuss two items: a proposed county zoning bill (CB-074-2026) that would permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in most zones, and an item labeled 'Aviation Landing.' The ADU bill would allow one ADU per lot, up to 75% of the principal dwelling's size, with a max…
Walkersville introduces ADU ordinance, discusses charter update
The Walkersville Burgess and Commissioners will consider introducing Ordinance 2026-04 on Accessory Dwelling Units, discuss a charter update, and receive a watershed timber sale update. The meeting also includes routine approvals, accounts payable, and public comments.