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HB 1517·MD·house

Land Use - Qualified Project - Retaliatory Downzoning

In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Behler
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In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill defines a “qualified project” as a new or substantially renovated residential development that has been targeted by retaliatory downzoning and includes a minimum share of affordable units. It requires counties and municipalities to permit these projects to be built at densities greater than normally allowed, with specific percentage increases depending on the zoning district. The measure aims to protect developers from punitive zoning actions and to preserve affordable housing.

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