Regional AI Implemenation Plan.pdf

The Baltimore Regional Fair Housing Implementation Plan outlines actions to preserve and expand affordable rental housing, educate elected officials, and increase accessible housing. Key steps include:

Preserving affordable housing units and providing replacement policies
Expanding affordable rental housing in opportunity areas through revised Qualified Allocation Plans (QAP) and other programs
Educating elected officials on affirmatively furthering fair housing through workshops and conferences
Determining unmet needs for accessible and affordable housing and addressing them through increased accessible units and universal design standards
Encouraging inclusionary zoning laws and providing educational sessions for local jurisdictions
Improving the State's database of accessible apartments and increasing landlord participation

Expected outcomes include:

Replacement policy in place by FY 2015
Revised QAP and other programs implemented
Elected officials educated on fair housing obligations
Unmet needs for accessible housing determined and addressed
Increased accessible units and universal design standards
Inclusionary zoning laws encouraged and educational sessions provided
* Improved database of accessible apartments and increased landlord participation

The plan integrates various efforts, including regional coordination, fair housing education, joint fundraising, and stakeholder interaction, and is implemented over several fiscal years (2013-2017).