State Housing Legislation — Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026
Prince George's County
Summary
State bills SB 0036/HB 239 could change how housing is built in Prince George's County, and the council got a briefing on local concerns. This could affect what kinds of homes get built in your neighborhood and how much say the county has.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not specified in the meeting record.
Depends on the bill's final terms; the briefing focused on county-level concerns.
Residents of single-family neighborhoods concerned about density without affordability guarantees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - Feb 3, 2026
State bills SB 0036/HB 239 could change how housing is built in Prince George's County, and the council got a briefing on local concerns. This could affect what kinds of homes get built in your neighborhood and how much say the county has.
General Assembly Committee https://mypgc.zoom.us/meeting/register/jP6WMycmTNCnQKa9CDfCeg - Jan 27, 2026
Members flagged the Governor's Starter and Silver Homes Act (SB 36) as a serious threat — it would eliminate single-family zoning and cap lot sizes at 5,000 square feet with no affordability guarantee. The council will hash out a unified position February 3.
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