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. We seek to create a community-wide recognition that Howard County's economic vitality is dependent upon access to jobs, housing that individuals and families can afford, a quality educational system, and resident mobility.
Coalition Submits HoCo By Design Draft Report Comments
Calls for
increased housing targets
Modification of proposed Land Use Map
Gateway targets and master plan acceleration
Further development of proposed Focus Areas
County Planning Board
Supports
Coalition Ho Co By Design Stance
2,000 housing allocation
500 new affordable housing units
Coalition Testimony
Supporting Petition
"The problem of homelessness is in the name--homes."
The Roots of Homelessness
https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-roots-of-homelessness/id1081584611?i=1000595419347
From the Coalition's Social Media Postings
What's an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Shelterforce. May 2022
Howard County has a significantly lower homes-to-jobs ratios than neighboring counties. The extent of the mismatch indicates that Howard County lacks the housing inventory needed to support its employees. #hoco #MDhousing https://howardcountymd.gov/sites/default/
Join the Coalition
Help shape the present and future of housing in Howard County.
We welcome organizations and individuals to join the Coalition. Members receive regular policy and legislative updates on matters that impact affordable housing, and are encouraged to attend Coalition meetings. Members also receive calls to action that can include writing letters, testifying at meetings, supporting in-person events, or providing education to the public.
Membership is free. Coalition members are published on this website and made available in conjunction with public Coalition statements as appropriate.
To join the Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition, please complete the membership sign-up form.