MD housing secretary lays out plan to tackle housing shortage, affordability crisis

Housing costs are soaring. Maryland Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day says low supply drives up both rents and home prices. We ask about Governor Moore's legislative proposals to boost new construction, spur affordable development, and increase protections for renters. Links: HB0538/SB0484 The Housing Expansion and Affordability Act HB0599/SB0483 The Housing and Community Development Financing Act  HB0693/SB0481 The Renter’s Rights Stabilization Act  Gov. Wes Moore and housing secretary Jake Day: Maryland is facing a crisis; now is the time to take action | COMMENTARY – Capital Gazette The Baltimore region is building fewer homes. That’s a problem. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472