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HB 90

Housing and Community Development - Project Restore Program - Establishment

2025 Regular Session

Maryland establishes Project Restore Program to fund and coordinate housing restoration in distressed communities through targeted property improvements and neighborhood development.

Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 90

Legislative bill overview

HB 90 establishes Maryland's "Project Restore Program," a housing and community development initiative designed to revitalize distressed communities through targeted investments in residential properties and neighborhood infrastructure. The bill creates a framework for identifying eligible properties and communities while establishing funding mechanisms and program governance to support housing restoration efforts.

Why is this important

Housing quality directly affects public health, property values, and neighborhood stability. Distressed housing contributes to broader community decline, affecting schools, local economies, and resident wellbeing. A structured state program can mobilize resources and coordinate efforts that individual property owners or municipalities cannot achieve alone, particularly in lower-income areas facing disinvestment.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and fiscal impact: The bill's implementation costs and whether dedicated revenue streams exist to sustain the program long-term remain unclear from the title alone
  • Property owner participation and fairness: Questions about whether participation is voluntary or mandatory, how properties are selected, and whether landlords/homeowners have adequate input in restoration standards
  • Scope of "community development": Defining what qualifies as eligible properties and communities could create disputes over prioritization, with some areas feeling excluded or overlooked

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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