Maryland Looks to Modular Homes, Faster Permitting in Push to Ease Housing Shortage
The orders expand modular housing and create a statewide team to cut delays, after state officials said some reviews are already 26% faster.
- Governor Wes Moore signed two executive orders Thursday to address Maryland's housing shortage, launching the 'Housing Innovation' initiative to lower costs by accelerating modular construction and streamlining permitting processes.
- These actions expand upon the 'Housing Starts Here' executive order, which has already supported 50 unique housing development projects. Implementation identified over 300 acres of state-owned land and improved application review timelines by 26%.
- To modernize regulations, the 'Housing Innovation' order establishes an advisory council and incubator to develop pre-approved building plans. It also creates a modular workforce partnership providing training for Maryland Corps and Service Year cohorts.
- Permitting and Licensing Acceleration Team will lead statewide reforms to reduce unnecessary delays. This team strengthens coordination across state agencies, building on work by the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council.
- Recent permitting reforms have already yielded measurable results: Maryland Department of the Environment processing times dropped 25%, while Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration on-time rates improved from 87% to 95%.
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The Frederick News-PostMoore signs executive orders to remove hurdles to new housing approval, construction
Gov. Wes Moore continued a statewide push against administrative barriers to new housing development Thursday, signing executive orders to identify administrative bottlenecks that delay project permit approvals and to speed construction of those units.
Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Innovative Housing Solutions and Accelerate Permitting - The BayNet
The following is a press release from the Office of Governor Wes Moore ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today signed two executive orders to advance new solutions to Maryland’s housing shortage and create more opportunities for people, families and communities to thrive. The orders lower housing costs by accelerating the use of more cost-efficient […]
Moore Orders Maryland Housing Reforms Targeting Permitting Delays and Modular Construction
Gov. Wes Moore signed two executive orders October 1 aimed at accelerating housing approvals and expanding modular construction in Maryland,... The post Moore Orders Maryland Housing Reforms Targeting Permitting Delays and Modular Construction appeared first on citybiz.
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