How is the County Increasing the Supply of Affordable Rentals?
Howard County requires new housing communities to set aside a portion of units to be rented or sold as Moderate Income Housing Units (MIHUs). Rental MIHUs are affordable to households making less than 60% of the county’s median income—people who earn too much to qualify for federal housing assistance, but not enough to afford market-rate homes.
While MIHU for-sale homes help some families take the step into homeownership, rental MIHUs meet a different, and sometimes more urgent, need. Rental housing supports households with lower incomes—workers in service jobs, entry-level positions, young adults just starting out, and older adults on fixed incomes. It is important to offer a variety of housing types, at different rent levels and sale prices, to provide opportunities for residents of any age and income level.
Are We Making Progress in the Fight Against Opioids?
After a steady rise in opioid-related overdose deaths in Howard County, the rate of opioid-related overdose deaths appears to have slowed. Increased access to Naloxone (opioid overdose reversal drug), safer prescribing practices, access to treatment, education, and risk reduction outreach activities have improved outcomes, ultimately saving lives.
Howard County Health Department's Opioid Overdose Response Program (ORP) leads and coordinates Naloxone trainings, conducts community outreach efforts, and provides overdose prevention strategies and support. The Harm Reduction Program and Peer Support Services Team meet people where they are in communities. They offer support to be safe and receive help when people are ready.
When comparing year-to-date (the number of overdoses from calendar years 2024 versus 2025), we see there is a 61.5% decrease in fatal overdoses.
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