ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Wednesday to accelerate housing production and improve affordability across Maryland, aiming to tackle a statewide housing shortage of 96,000 units.
The order, titled “Housing Starts Here,” seeks to streamline the development process and increase the supply of available homes. It follows a 2024 legislative package from the Moore-Miller Administration focused on removing barriers to housing construction and strengthening state financing for development.
“When we talk about housing that’s more affordable, we’re not just talking about building shelter; we’re talking about building a legacy,” Moore said in a press release. “That’s why we need to move faster to build new homes, move faster to make housing more affordable, and move faster to create a housing market that is more competitive.”…