Affordable Housing Payment In Lieu of Taxes Expansion Act incentivizes property owners of naturally occurring affordable housing to maintain that affordable housing instead of upgrading to market, more expensive rates. It allows all Maryland counties to offer a local property tax break to existing housing that commits to keeping that housing affordable, under certain conditions, for at least 15 years. The bill will encourage the development of new housing options that are within reach for low- and moderate-income families, while ensuring that existing units remain available and accessible.

Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards - Alterations and Analysis alters Maryland’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) from 2022’s Climate Solutions Now Act. Legislators worked with stakeholders to allow Montgomery County buildings to adhere only to the county law regarding BEPS.

Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024 incentivizes developers to add affordable and market-rate housing options in future developments around transit, formerly state-owned campuses, and property owned or controlled by a nonprofit.

Housing and Community Development - Affordable Housing - Identifying Suitable Property helps the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) better identify and review property that can be converted into affordable housing units.

Housing Innovation Pilot Program Act of 2024 creates a DHCD fund to award grants for the Housing Innovation Pilot Program to three counties based on affordability requirements tied to the building for its useful life.

Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024 establishes the Maryland Community Investment Corporation as an independent state entity to invest in and provide financial assistance to low-income communities throughout Maryland. The bill will expand the uses of the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund and direct an estimated $50 million in federal funding to invest in community projects around the state.

Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024 protects renters from certain evictions and gives renters the opportunity to purchase a rental property. It also establishes an Office of Tenant Rights to help communicate with and advocate for renters, as well as raises the eviction filing fee in Maryland and prohibits evictions during times of extreme weather and public health emergencies.

Tenant Safety Act of 2024 ensures that tenants can join in a suit together against a landlord if the property owner refuses to address aspects of the dwelling that could pose a life, health, or safety risk.