Maryland HB1517 allows certain residential projects subject to retaliatory downzoning to exceed density limits.
Maryland HB1517 modifies land use regulations to allow the density of certain residential projects to exceed local zoning limits if the projects have been subject to retaliatory downzoning. This applies to projects in single-family, multifamily, or mixed-use zones. The bill defines "qualified project" as a residential project that has been targeted by retaliatory downzoning, includes affordable housing units, and meets other specific criteria. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
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