MD HB1175

Establishes statewide housing production targets set by the Governor beginning January 1, 2031, with annual progress reports and local jurisdictions able to propose alternative targets with written justification

Requires local jurisdictions with 150,000+ residents to adopt design guidelines for qualified affordable housing projects (at least 25% affordable units, deed-restricted for 40 years) by July 1, 2027, and implement preapproval building permit processes for standardized model home designs

Authorizes counties to reduce or exempt housing-sensitive taxes and fees for qualified affordable housing projects, and to impose higher rates on non-affordable development; allows up to 5% transfer tax on owner-occupied properties that convert to non-owner-occupied status

Creates 30-day priority window for single-family home sales during which sellers may only accept offers from individuals, nonprofits, community development organizations, or real estate enterprises owning less than 3% of residential property in the county

Mandates comprehensive internal reviews by eight state departments (due December 2026 interim, July 2027 final) to identify regulatory barriers to housing development, plus a Department of Planning infrastructure study covering water/sewer, schools, and transportation capacity