Anne Arundel County Council Passes Bill Exempting Certain Affordable Housing Projects From School Capacity Requirements
Introduction
On Monday night, the Anne Arundel County Council passed a bill that will exempt certain affordable housing developments from complying with school capacity standards. This bill is a major step forward towards providing more families with access to affordable housing opportunities.
How Can This Bill Benefit Affordable Housing Projects?
The bill will provide affordable housing projects with more flexibility in terms of their expansion. Affordable housing projects are often limited in their capacity due to the number of students they must house. This bill will allow affordable housing projects to continue to expand and grow without having to worry about meeting local school capacity standards.
How Will This Bill Impact the Community?
The bill will help to ensure that more families are able to access affordable housing opportunities. This could help to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families in the county by providing them with more stable accommodation options. Additionally, this bill could help to reduce the number of overcrowded schools in the area by freeing up more capacity in existing schools.
Conclusion
The Anne Arundel County Council’s passing of this bill is a major step forward in providing more affordable housing opportunities to families. This bill will provide more flexibility for affordable housing projects and could lead to a more stable and balanced housing market in the county.