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HB 1061

State-Owned Property - Inventory and Disposition - Housing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Moon

Maryland must inventory state properties and establish procedures to sell or repurpose state land for affordable housing development to increase housing supply.

Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1061

Legislative bill overview

HB 1061 requires Maryland to conduct a comprehensive inventory of state-owned properties and establishes a process for identifying and disposing of state real estate that could be converted into affordable housing. The bill aims to address housing shortages by leveraging underutilized government property as a resource for residential development, particularly for low- and moderate-income households.

Why is this important

Maryland faces significant affordable housing challenges, with limited vacant land available for development in many communities. By cataloging state property and creating a disposition mechanism, the state could accelerate housing production without acquiring new land or spending capital on property purchases. This addresses housing supply constraints while potentially generating revenue from property sales.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timelines: Creating a comprehensive statewide inventory requires significant administrative resources and time, with unclear deadlines for completion and property disposition decisions
  • Market value vs. public benefit: Tension between selling properties at market rates to maximize state revenue versus prioritizing affordable housing outcomes and accepting reduced financial returns
  • Local control concerns: Property disposition decisions may conflict with municipal land-use priorities, zoning, or community preferences, raising questions about state versus local authority

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

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