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Governor Moore Dedicates $13.4 Million to the Development of Affordable Housing
Governor Wes Moore has announced $13.4 million in support of projects which develop or preserve affordable housing in the state. $6.5 million of that fund will be supporting the construction of a 72-unit community in Hanover, Anne Arundel County.
“Poverty Amidst Plenty”, A Comprehensive County Report
A comprehensive report on the state of our county conducted by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. This report supplies clear statistics about poverty, the housing and rental market, and homelessness (Chapter 2). Recommended reading for any person curious about the state of the county.
Report: Recommended Policies to Curb the Housing Crisis
Examining the unhealthy state of housing in our County, this report recommends intelligent solutions which would improve our situation. By defining what the answers are, and what policy might be implemented, this report is insightful, dealing with our current problems, and how we may answer them.
Rising Eviction Rates in Anne Arundel County
Even the lowest housing prices in the county remain unrealistic for hard-working residents. In a Glen Burnie apartment complex, residents are struggling to keep pace with the demands of their landlords.
The Needs of the City of Annapolis
Conducted by Annapolis Housing Affordability Task Force, the “Needs Assessment Study Report” report assesses the state of housing affordability in the City of Annapolis. Through a presentation of statistics, the disparity between earnings and living costs becomes clear.
Anne Arundel County to Develop New Workforce Housing Project
Through the leveraging of federal, state, and private resources, a County fund is available for the development of rental projects. This specific development, Eagle Park, will accommodate those earning less than 60 percent of the county’s median income.
Montgomery County Developing its ‘Largest Ever’ Affordable Housing Project
The new rental units, on Randolph Street in Silver Spring, will house 168 families across six units; the units are accommodating families who earn between 30 to 60 percent of the area’s median income.
‘Hope Village’: New Affordable Housing Community Under Construction in East Baltimore
The privately funded 13-unit development will supply small homes for families who struggle financially, they will only cost these families $25,000.
The Anne Arundel County Law Which Protects Against Housing Discrimination
To ensure fair housing for County residents, Anne Arundel County has in place a law which protects those seeking housing from discrimination. A person cannot be discriminated against for any reason of race, occupation, religion, and other personal characteristics.
How State and Local Governments Are Building Affordable Housing
State and Local Governments have been taking a more direct approach to housing development. To meet the needs of their own communities, they are enacting local legislation to push self-sufficient development.
Anne Arundel County Makes Mortgage Assistance More Accessible
Changes to the County’s Mortgage Assistance Program have allowed for more county residents to make use of an improved mortgage assistance system; under the recent changes almost half of the county workforce is eligible for up to $50,000 in mortgage assistance.
Zip Code Matters: How Communities Are Deprived of Opportunity
In this short, revealing documentary by the Fair Housing Center, the ways in which people are systemically deprived of opportunities for housing, work, education, and transportation depending on the area where they were born are examined.
The Rights of Renters, According to the Federal Government
Published by the White House, this document is a statement of the principles which the federal government believes renters should be entitled. The blueprint is not law but is intended to promote fairness for citizens living in rental housing.
New Act by State Will Hold Landlords Accountable for Bad Practice
Allowing tenants to raise issues against their landlords, the Rental Licensing Accountability Act will give tenants a voice without fear of unlawful treatment from their landlords. The law calls for courts to be stricter in their dealings with landlords, putting a stop to unfair eviction practices.
