It is imperative to make sure that every Marylander has a safe home. The Institute's work centers on state and federal programs that help the lowest income households afford rental housing.
Maryland ranks among the top states in income disparity from wealthiest to poorest as it is the state with the highest median family income in the nation. The Institute aims to close the gap by analyzing the policies that sustain such inequalities, while advocating on policies that that will close the income gap.
Legislative leaders have developed a “Doomsday Budget” proposal, illustrating the deep cuts needed to balance Maryland’s budget with a “cuts only” strategy. The cuts would hit local schools, access to healthcare, college affordability, local governments and many other important public needs