Town Monitors State Housing Legislation

The Town has been actively engaged with the Maryland Municipal League’s Legislative Committee to monitor and propose amendments to Maryland General Assembly bills most pertinent to our residents. One key bill that we are following closely is the Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024 (bit.ly/SB484), spearheaded by Governor Moore and co-sponsored by our State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher.  The corresponding House Bill, HB 538, has been co-sponsored by our State Delegate Jared Solomon. These bills aim to allow multifamily housing in areas zoned exclusively for single-family residences if such housing is within one mile of a rail station and includes at least 25% affordable units (defined as households earning 60% or less of the area median income).

The Town is collaborating with our State Delegation and fellow municipalities to submit amendments that ensure that this bill, if it becomes law, does not compromise municipal authority to determine building codes that would apply equally to all types of residential housing in our communities. The Town has submitted testimony to the House Environment and Transportation Committee, which will hold its hearing on February 20.  The testimony is available at bit.ly/TOCCTestimony.

Town Neighbors Listserv

Residents are encouraged to connect with fellow residents through the private Town Neighbors listserv.

Chevy Chase at Home (CC@H)

CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to older adults. You can learn more at www.chevychaseathome.org.