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Title	Needed: Innovative, New Housing Programs
Highlights	There is implicit recognition that delays in the permitting process increases the cost of developing housing.   According to this report, expedited permit processing can help reduce housing costs.                       There is implicit recognition that excessive fees are an obstacle to the development of affordable housing.   This report states that impact fee waivers give developers incentive to build affordable housing units.                       There is implicit recognition that restrictive zoning regulations limit housing choices.   This report states that inclusionary zoning through density bonuses and reduced parking requirements encourage developers to build affordable housing.
Description	This report discusses the need for innovative programs to increase the supply of affordable housing in Baltimore, Maryland. The report discusses the Maryland Housing Trust Fund as a financial mechanism to support affordable housing development. The report also lists several other planning tools, such as inclusionary zoning, density bonuses, impact fee waivers, expedited permit processing, and reduced parking requirements to aid in the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
Publication Date	2005
Organization	League of Women Voters
Web Location	http://www.lwvmd.org/baltcity/09InnovativePrograms.pdf

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