section 8 housing

• Opinion

Want to address homelessness, Mr. President? Two words: affordable housing

If President Trump is serious about federal intervention to reduce urban homeless, he has a host of options beginning with fully-funding HUD.

• Maryland

Affordable housing development proposed for East Towson

Neighbors are raising concerns about traffic and watershed impacts in the increasingly crowded neighborhood.

By Libby Solomon

Jun 19, 2019

• Maryland

Baltimore City Housing Authority offers new online service to ease resident applications

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City unveiled its new Housing Choice Voucher Program kiosks and online service for residents.

By Brittany Brown

Jun 17, 2019

• Maryland

Proposed 35-unit apartment building, which would include affordable housing, advances in Westminster

A developer is looking at a section of land next to the College Square shopping center for a new apartment building that would include affordable housing.

• Maryland

Baltimore County on track to meet goals of affordable housing settlement, but challenges remain

Three years into a legal settlement targeting housing policies, Baltimore County says more than half of the 1,000 affordable homes it promised are built or in the works. But challenges remain as the county navigates the multiyear settlement under the administration of a new county executive.

By Alison Knezevich

Apr 25, 2019

• Opinion

Baltimore County taxes didn't go up, but assessments did

Baltimore County may not have raised the income tax in several years, but it has cost residents more in other ways, including assessments.

• Health

After record year for rain, advocates and lawmakers point to mold problems for low-income renters in Baltimore

After Baltimore’s wettest year on record, housing advocates are seeking more protections for low-income tenants battling mold in their rental homes — and a city councilman is calling for a hearing on the problem.

By Yvonne Wenger

Apr 15, 2019

• Opinion

Raising minimum wage won't solve Baltimore's crime problems

The “Fight for $15” is destined to disappoint:  It will make Baltimore neither more prosperous nor more safe. In fact, it could increase property crime, according to one recent study.

• Politics

City Council considers blocking any future sale of Baltimore's 700-mile underground conduit system

Baltimore's City Council is considering legislation that would block officials from ever selling the 700-mile underground conduit system that contains electric, telephone and fiber-optic cables.

By Yvonne Wenger

Mar 18, 2019

• Maryland

Baltimore's housing department lays out new vision for community development, identifying four target zones

The Baltimore housing department has a new framework for community development using targeted impact areas and new investment funds, under a plan to be released Wednesday by the Pugh administration. Commissioner Michael Braverman said the housing department is zeroed in on addressing blight.

By Yvonne Wenger

Feb 27, 2019

• Maryland

Baltimore program turns vacant public housing apartments into homes for chronically homeless families

Baltimore’s latest effort to get the most vulnerable families into permanent housing and off the streets, out of shelters and no longer couch surfing involves an obvious solution: Pairing them up with vacant apartments in the city’s public housing complexes.

By Yvonne Wenger

Feb 14, 2019

• Maryland

Baltimore Housing Authority tries to identify families seeking public housing as it moves through big wait list

The Baltimore City Housing Authority is searching for families who signed up for its wait list for a home in one of the city's public housing complexes to see whether they're still interested.

By Yvonne Wenger

Jan 23, 2019

• Opinion

Baltimore bill would end landlord source-of-income discrimination

As families across the nation struggle to find safe, decent and affordable housing, a bill introduced Monday in the Baltimore City Council can play an integral role in eliminating a significant barrier to actualizing this goal for our most vulnerable neighbors — without costing taxpayers a cent.

• Politics

Baltimore City Council seeks to ban landlords from rejecting tenants because they use Section 8 vouchers

The Baltimore City Council is set to take up legislation that would make it illegal for landlords to discriminate against potential tenants because of how they would pay their rent, a move largely designed to stop property owners rejecting Section 8 vouchers out of hand.

By Ian Duncan

Dec 3, 2018

• Maryland

Four biggest issues facing Carroll County veterans, and how to resolve them

Returning to civilian life after serving in the military can be complicated, but Carroll County has resources for its veterans to make that process a little bit easier. Here are the biggest issues facing the county’s veteran population and ways to work on resolving them.

• Maryland

New housing vouchers available for non-elderly disabled people

Beginning Monday, non-elderly people living with a disability in an institutional setting, or their families or caregivers, can apply for housing vouchers to help them transition to independent living in the community.

• Opinion

'Pandering to racial prejudice' in Baltimore County executive race

Pandering to racial prejudices is the last thing that Baltimore County needs from a candidate for county executive. The county has made some progress toward building more affordable housing and integrating neighborhoods; reversing course now would be tragic.

• Maryland

Ebacher, Kach face off in District 3 Baltimore County Council debate

Incumbent Republican Wade Kach and Democratic challenger Colleen Ebacher answered questions at a League of Women Voters forum Tuesday night in an effort to convince voters to make one of them District 3’s representative on the Baltimore County Council.

By Libby Solomon

Oct 9, 2018

• Maryland

5 highlights from latest Baltimore County executive debate between Olszewski and Redmer

Baltimore County executive candidates Al Redmer Jr. and Johnny Olszewski Jr. debated Thursday before a crowd of real estate agents, developers and builders. Here are some highlights.

By Pamela Wood

Oct 4, 2018

• Maryland

Top five issues emerge in District 1 County Council candidates debate

Deliberation surrounding Lansdowne High School, as well as immigration, affordable housing and the gubernatorial race were among the most contentious issues debated by the two men hoping to win the Baltimore County Council District 1 seat.

By Cody Boteler

Sep 28, 2018

• Opinion

Taking food from the mouths of immigrant kids

Trump administration plan to deny green cards to legal immigrants who use benefits like Medicaid and food stamps is not just classism, it's inhumane and unAmerican.

• Opinion

Baltimore rental inspections: good idea gone wrong

The Baltimore City Council's mandate that residential rental properties must pass a basic health and safety inspection is a case study of a good idea gone wrong.

• Maryland

Baltimore County executive candidates Olszewski, Redmer tout education, leadership in first one-on-one debate

Baltimore County executives candidates Al Redmer Jr. and Johnny Olszewski Jr. debated Tuesday, displaying differences in their approaches to spending on education. More than 100 people attended the debate at the Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville.

By Pamela Wood

Sep 11, 2018

• Business

Maryland jurisdictions awarded $4.4 million in HUD vouchers

Maryland housing authorities on Tuesday received over $4.4 million in federal vouchers to house people with disabilities, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

By Christina Tkacik

Sep 4, 2018

• Maryland

Columbia's most recognizable cyclist copes with mental illness through positive deeds

For almost two decades, Athar Khan — the “Columbia Bike Guy” — has been cycling Columbia streets every day in all kinds of weather, cleaning trash, clearing drains and helping wildlife.

• Maryland

Letter: Say 'no' to Realtor-endorsed candidates

Recently, the real estate group, Realtors PAC also known as RPAC endorsed several commissioner candidates including Frank Robert in District 5 and Dennis

• Politics

Pugh administration seeks $102 million subsidy for East Baltimore, Perkins Homes redevelopment

The Pugh administration is seeking a $102 million TIF to redevelop a large swath of East Baltimore, including the Perkins Homes public housing complex.

By Yvonne Wenger

Jun 19, 2018

• Maryland

For Democrats in Councilmanic District 1, it's Quirk or Ruth

Voters in the Democratic primary election in Baltimore County's First District will have a choice between incumbent Tom Quirk or progressive challenger Sheila Ruth to represent the region on the County Council.

By Cody Boteler

Jun 5, 2018

• Opinion

Rental owners have to be held accountable or segregation continues

Landlords should not be able to discriminate based on source of payment.

• Opinion

Balt. Co. rental owners aren't the bad guys

Stop falsely portraying property owners and managers as the cause of housing segregation in Baltimore County.

• Opinion

Baltimore County's housing settlement is crucial to its future. Too bad almost none of the county executive candidates support it.

The next Baltimore County executive needs to be an enthusiastic supporter of creating more affordable housing throughout the county.

• Maryland

Affordable housing quota is increasing in Baltimore County. Will the next county executive keep the promise?

In suburban Baltimore County, the issue of making affordable housing available to more families looms large, as tougher requirements from the federal government are about to kick in and the county prepares for new political leadership.

By Pamela Wood

May 2, 2018

• Maryland

Renovations at Aigburth Vale, a seniors housing complex in Towson, nearly complete

Aigburth Vale, an affordable housing complex for seniors, wraps up a $1.6 million renovation this month.

By Libby Solomon

Apr 26, 2018

• Maryland

Nonprofit draws hundreds at opening of Baltimore event to give mortgage pre-approvals on the spot

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America opens a five-day event Thursday in Baltimore, drawing hundreds hoping to be approved for mortgage loans with no down payment and low interest.

By Yvonne Wenger

Apr 26, 2018

• Politics

Nonprofit offers low-cost mortgages for modest income Baltimore residents, including those on rent subsidies

The nonprofit Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America is coming to Baltimore to help low- and moderate-income families become home buyers. Section 8 voucher holders also can qualify.

By Yvonne Wenger

Apr 24, 2018

• Maryland

City housing officials to seek up to $100M subsidy for East Baltimore development plan

Baltimore Housing officials next month plan to ask for a city subsidy of between $50 million and $100 million to help redevelop a wide swath of East Baltimore, including an overhaul of the Perkins Homes public housing complex.

By Luke Broadwater

Mar 23, 2018

• Opinion

Don't let Airbnb be a 'stealth business'

Proposal to tax and regulate Airbnb more like hotels seems reasonable.

• Opinion

Baltimore should encourage Airbnb, not discourage investment

City Council's plan to regulate and tax Airbnb rentals is short-sighted mistake.

• Baltimore City

Baltimore moves to put even more public housing in private hands

Baltimore’s proposal to tear down six buildings in West Baltimore’s Gilmor Homes project is part of an expanded plan to remake the city’s dilapidated public housing stock — mostly by selling the complexes to private developers

• Section 8 (housing)

A home of their own for the holidays through Frederick Community Land Trust

Keysha Saxon and her three sons are enjoying their first Christmas in a home of their own. She got off public and subsidized housing and bought a home through Frederick County's Community Land Trust, a way of creating affordable housing that many cities, including Baltimore, hope to emulate.

By Jean Marbella

Dec 25, 2017

• Maryland

Formerly homeless women and children move into new apartments inside a converted Baltimore Catholic school

Inside a converted Catholic school, closed for more than 40 years, formerly homeless families will move into newly renovated housing units.

By Yvonne Wenger

Dec 6, 2017

• Opinion

Restricting Airbnb not in city's interests

City Council President's proposed restrictions on Airbnb and similar companies would be disastrous for Baltimore redevelopment.

• Harford

Delegate Impallaria weighs in on District 7 housing issues

Del. Rick Impallaria has received calls from constituents seeking answers about the Ansar Peace Village in Joppatowne. This is an update on this ongoing issue

• Maryland

Ribbon cutting on renovated senior high-rise in Towson set for Wednesday

Ribbon cutting for remodeled senior housing in Towson set for Wednesday

By Margarita Cambest

Nov 7, 2017

• Maryland

Editorial: Carroll continues to do well supporting veterans

Carroll County Commissioners continue to make helping veterans a priority, efforts we are glad to see continuing. The latest move last week was to submit a letter of intent to HUD to receive vouchers to be used specifically to place veterans in homes.

• Maryland

Commissioners support veterans housing voucher that allow 'hometown heroes to be home'

Commissioners voted 4-0, with Commissioner Steven Wantz, R-District 1, absent, last week to approve the request to submit a letter of intent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers.

• News

Maryland Attorney General investigating Kushner-owned apartments

Maryland Attorney General is investigating the practices of the apartment company owned by Jared Kushner's company.

By Doug Donovan

Oct 30, 2017

• Jared Kushner

Maryland Democrats seek Republican help to examine Jared Kushner's company's apartments

Congressional Democrats from Maryland request bipartisan help in assessing Jared Kushner's real estate practices in Maryland

By Doug Donovan

Oct 23, 2017

• Baltimore City Paper

A Significant Victory: State settles Maryland Housing discrimination complaint, hundreds of affordable homes promised

Affordable housing for the poor has long remained elusive in the Baltimore region's most prosperous communities—and under pressure from fair housing advocates,

• Baltimore City Paper

State settles Maryland Housing discrimination complaint, hundreds of affordable homes promised

Affordable housing for the poor has long remained elusive in the Baltimore region’s most prosperous communities—and under pressure from fair housing advocates,