Bill > SB944

This bill requires counties with at least 150,000 residents to report detailed housing development permit information to the Maryland Department of Planning beginning in January 2027. Specifically, counties must submit quarterly reports that include comprehensive details about each residential development permit, such as permit number, approval date, site address, housing type, total units authorized, construction cost, and other relevant information. Local municipalities are also allowed, but not required, to submit similar reports. The Department of Planning must then publish this information on a public, interactive, and searchable website, organizing the data by housing type (like single-family homes, townhouses, apartments) and displaying the total housing supply for each county. Additionally, the Department must submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly summarizing the collected building permit information. Local jurisdictions are required to make these reports publicly available on their websites or through alternative methods if they do not maintain a website. The bill aims to increase transparency and provide comprehensive data about housing development across Maryland, with the reporting requirements set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0944?ys=2025RS