affordable housing

New Legislation Fights Discrimination Against Renters Using Housing Assistance Funds

April 7, 2020 by Taneeka Richardson
Photo via Creative Commons Maryland legislators took one very important step to address Maryland’s housing crisis by ensuring that people read more

Proposed Rule Will Tear Families Apart and Put Children at Risk of Homelessness

May 28, 2019 by Ellen Hutton
The Trump Administration has proposed yet another rule designed to make it more difficult for immigrants and their families to read more

After Billions in Real Estate Tax Giveaways, Taking Away Families’ Housing Assistance Is the Wrong Choice

June 14, 2018 by Christopher Meyer
Photo by Ser Amantio di Nicolao via Creative Commons The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have proposed major changes read more

No Cause for Panic in Montgomery County

May 10, 2018 by Christopher Meyer
A recent report on Montgomery County’s economic outlook painted a misleadingly bleak picture and prompted misguided calls for tax cuts read more

Revenue Options for Baltimore City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund

April 13, 2018 by Christopher Meyer
Baltimore City voters approved a ballot question in 2016 to create an affordable housing trust fund. The purpose of the read more

For Many Marylanders, Prosperity is Still Out of Reach

August 28, 2017 by Ellen Hutton
Marylanders overall tend to fare better financially than the average American, according to the latest Prosperity Now Scorecard. However, even read more

Maryland Families Would Lose Access to Affordable Housing Under Trump’s Budget

June 16, 2017 by Ellen Hutton
President Trump’s budget proposal includes significant, damaging cuts to housing and community development programs. These programs help seniors, veterans, individuals read more

Renter’s Tax Credit Fix Would Help More Marylanders Afford Housing

March 7, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement in Support of Senate Bill 769 Given before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee In 2015, more than read more

Renter’s Tax Credit Fix Would Help More Marylanders Afford Housing

February 16, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement in Support of House Bill 338 Given before the House Ways and Means Committee In 2015, more than read more

Federal Housing Assistance is a Good Investment that Helps More than Tenants

August 11, 2016 by Christopher Meyer
With federal housing assistance today helping only one of four eligible families, it’s clear that increased investment in making sure read more
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