Anne Arundel County Council walks back decision to widen affordable housing program eligibility

A bill written by the administration of County Executive Steuart Pittman to create a new affordable housing program in Anne Arundel County was narrowed Monday night by the County Council to apply only to those who live and work in the county. Eligibility requirements for affordable housing have been a major sticking point as the council has refined the essential worker housing access bill over the past two months.