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 contribute to 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.
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Webinar | May 13 - 7 pm
Housing, Schools, Spending and Demographics: Exploring the Established Narratives
Housing, Schools, Spending and Demographics: Exploring the Established Narratives
Howard County’s General Plan includes targets for additional housing production to address the county’s housing shortage and future needs. But if housing production ramps up, are current APFO* regulations the best way to address concerns about school overcrowding?
In our May 13 webinar, Todd Arterburn will examine how the existing narratives about housing and schools do not accurately reflect the realities of our county's demographics, housing needs, and economic health. Mr. Arterburn is the vice chair of the Howard County Spending Affordability Committee, a non-partisan body that provides advice about fiscal policy to the County Executive. He also chairs the APFO Review Committee, which is currently developing recommendations for APFO revisions that will be presented to the County Council later this year.
* APFO stands for "Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance." APFO regulates the pace of housing development based on infrastructure capacity.
Poll Shows Strong Support for More Housing in Maryland
Poll Shows Strong Support for More Housing in Maryland
Greater Greater Washington, a regional advocacy group, has released results from a statewide poll of Marylanders that shows strong support for more home production. Key takeaways from the poll:
Inflation and housing costs are the top two concerns for Marylanders
74% of respondents reported that rising housing costs cause a financial burden for themselves or family members
72% agreed that government should reduce barriers to building new housing
At a time when Maryland is experiencing a net out-migration of young adults and families to nearby, less expensive states, younger poll respondents were clear in their desire for more housing options.
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.
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