Developers say housing regulations drive up costs that price Marylanders out of homeownership

Developers say that having to navigate the “complex web” of federal, state and local regulations contributes to the rising cost of housing and rent, which winds up pricing more and more Marylanders out of housing options. And state officials largely agree.

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 702

Last Updated: 1 day, 6 hours ago

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Developers say that having to navigate the “complex web” of federal, state and local regulations contributes to the rising cost of housing and rent, which winds up pricing more and more Marylanders out of housing options.

Lori Graf, CEO of Maryland Building Industry Association, told the House Economic Matters Committee Tuesday that, at a national level, the costs it takes to comply with health, environment and other government regulations account for 26.4% of the final …

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