Summary
Annapolis bills — the Starter and Silver Homes Act, a middle housing bill, and the Housing Certainty Act — could allow townhouses and lot splits in any residential area and extend development vesting to five years, weakening county control over growth. The county has sent opposition letters and residents are mobilizing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could raise impact-fee collection risks and shift growth costs if developers delay projects up to five years.
Developers and homebuilders seeking higher density and longer project vesting.
County residents who want local control over growth, roads, and school capacity.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - Apr 28, 2026
The county's Annapolis lobbying team was set to report on what the 2026 General Assembly session means for Calvert County priorities.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda - Apr 21, 2026
New state laws shift Maryland to early vesting for housing (vesting at site plan approval rather than construction start), restrict when impact fees can be collected, and impose energy standards on large buildings including data centers starting in 2028.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda - Mar 18, 2026
Annapolis bills — the Starter and Silver Homes Act, the Maryland Housing Certainty Act, and a middle housing bill — could force higher density in Calvert County. The county commissioners have sent letters of opposition; the Starter/Silver Homes bill has the most traction.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda - Feb 18, 2026
Annapolis bills — the Starter and Silver Homes Act, a middle housing bill, and the Housing Certainty Act — could allow townhouses and lot splits in any residential area and extend development vesting to five years, weakening county control over growth. The county has sent opposition letters and residents are mobilizing.
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