Job growth far behind Plan 2035 goals
Prince George's County
Summary
Chair Dernoga flagged that roughly 48,000 approved housing units sit unbuilt while permit activity and multifamily construction drop — with only one multifamily permit issued in FY 2026. The committee asked DPIE to share its state-required annual permit report to help figure out why approvals aren't turning into homes.
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Falling permit revenue is projected to decline further, pressuring DPIE's budget and county revenues.
Understanding the gap could help the county craft policies that actually get housing built.
Residents waiting for housing supply, as approved units are not moving to construction.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Budget Work-session: DPIE - Apr 20, 2026
Chair Dernoga flagged that roughly 48,000 approved housing units sit unbuilt while permit activity and multifamily construction drop — with only one multifamily permit issued in FY 2026. The committee asked DPIE to share its state-required annual permit report to help figure out why approvals aren't turning into homes.
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Budget Work-session - MNCPPC - Commissioner's Office, Central Administrative Services (CAS), Planning Department - Apr 2, 2026
The county added only about 4,600 jobs in eight years — 4% of the 2035 goal — and is projected to fall more than 27,000 jobs short by 2035. Local centers actually lost over 11,000 jobs. Staff say the original targets are unrealistic after the pandemic and recommend updating them.
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