Overview
BMC’s Housing Committee serves as the primary forum for cooperative dialogue among local jurisdictions, housing authorities, and stakeholders regarding implementation of the Regional Fair Housing Action Plan in the Baltimore Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI).
The Housing Committee annually reviews and provides input into the AI Implementation Plan prepared by the Baltimore Regional Fair Housing Group. The Housing Committee also serves as a key forum for discussing the allocation of State affordable housing resources as well as other key related topics such as transportation infrastructure and health and equity initiatives.
Purpose and Mission
- To facilitate routine interaction and cooperation among the Regional Fair Housing Group, BMC, and diverse public- and private-sector stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Regional AI.
- To provide a forum to discuss issues related to housing in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Membership
The Housing Committee includes representatives from local housing agencies, state agencies on housing and disabilities, fair housing advocates, affordable housing and community development organizations, multifamily housing representatives, and other stakeholders. The chair and vice chair positions rotate annually among members of the Baltimore Regional Fair Housing Group.