At the Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership, our policy work is rooted in a vision of fairness, inclusion, and opportunity. Guided by our founding mission and the lived experiences of the families we serve, we advocate for long-term, sustainable solutions that expand access to housing, dismantle systemic barriers, and create thriving communities across the Baltimore region and beyond.
Through strategic engagement with federal, state, and local policymakers, we aim to advance reforms centered on the wellbeing and empowerment of families with low incomes in housing, economic development, transportation, health, and education — all essential pillars for a stronger, more equitable region. We focus on addressing inequalities and ensuring that all families have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Advocacy Priorities
Access to housing assistance is essential to opportunity, stability, and long-term success.
Families deserve safe, secure housing they can rely on.
Communities and families thrive when development is both inclusive and equitable.
Housing policy must confront deep historical inequities to close longstanding gaps in access, opportunity, and wealth.
Defending Fair Housing and Housing Access for Assisted Families
During the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, BRHP worked alongside advocates, impacted families, legislators, and community partners to advance and pass House Bill 315 / Senate Bill SB 335, legislation designed to address discriminatory tenant screening practices that disproportionately impact households using housing assistance.
Far too often, voucher holders have been denied access to housing opportunities because of exclusionary credit screening practices, that do not accurately reflect a family’s likelihood of paying rent or the current financial stability provided by the housing subsidy. HB 315 / SB 335 represents an important step toward reducing these barriers by prohibiting landlords from denying a prospective tenant with an income-based housing subsidy based on their credit score or any adverse credit history that occurred prior to them receiving a housing subsidy, creating a more equitable and accessible housing market for assisted families across Maryland.
Read more about HB 315/ SB 335 and its impacts here and view BRHP’s 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up.
In addition to our work in Maryland, BRHP continues to advocate at the federal level against policies that threaten housing stability and fair housing protections for low-income families and Housing Choice Voucher holders. This year, BRHP organized and submitted public comments and resident sign-on letters from voucher holders, assisted families, and advocates opposing proposed work requirements and time limits on housing assistance. This ensures directly impacted voices are at the center of the conversation.
Our advocacy is grounded in the belief that safe, stable, and affordable housing should remain accessible to all families, regardless of income or background.
Learn more by reading our federal sign-on letter and public comments to HUD.
Get Involved
Housing justice advocacy does not end after the legislative session. BRHP’s Advocacy Ambassador Cohort (AAC) brings together former and current housing voucher participants who want to advocate and stay engaged in advancing fair and equitable housing policies across Maryland.
Learn more about the AAC and how to get involved below by clicking here
