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A New Canvas for Baltimore: Central Neighborhood Businesses Revitalize for the Future

Central Baltimore City is in the middle of a renaissance. With $50,000 in matching grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Remington Commercial Façade Improvement Program, local businesses have been able to continue moving toward a brighter future through exterior renovations. DHCD supported this project with a FY-2017 Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative  Read the Rest…

Hogan Administration Announces $3 Million Expansion of Maryland SmartBuy Program

Hogan Administration Announces $3 Million Expansion of Maryland SmartBuy Program Will Offer More Opportunities for Homebuyers With Student Debt Shady Grove, Md. (July 16, 2018) – The Hogan administration today announced that Maryland SmartBuy, a nationally-recognized program that assists first-time homebuyers burdened with student debt, will expand in August 2018. The expansion will allow participants  Read the Rest…

Legal Notice – Updating Maryland’s Annual Plan

Under the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), notice is hereby given that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold a series of public hearings to develop its new draft Annual Plan update of the State’s Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a five-year planning  Read the Rest…

DHCD to Host Micro Loan Information Session July 11

Baltimore business owners and entrepreneurs, join us on July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Forno restaurant to learn how DHCD can assist your existing or prospective business and how successful business districts help community growth. To register for the event, click here                                Read the Rest…

A New Canvas for Baltimore: Ambrose Kennedy Park Revitalizes Recreation in Johnston Square

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Assistant Secretary Carol Gilbert recently joined residents of the Johnston Square neighborhood in east Baltimore and state, city, and community partners to celebrate the grand reopening of Ambrose Kennedy Park. Located on a 1.75-acre site at the corner of East Eager Street and Harford Avenue, the park recently  Read the Rest…

10 Key Terms to Know Before Buying a Home

10 Key Terms to Know Before Buying a Home It’s important to have a basic understanding of important real estate terms and concepts before you start your homebuying process. Here are a few key terms that can help make the experience a little less intimidating. 1. Buyer’s Agent (often known as the Selling Agent) –  Read the Rest…

5 Steps to Buying a Home: Tips on how to find and finance your dream home

June is National Homeownership Month, and many people are entering the market hoping to purchase their very first home, but don’t know where to start. Here is a list of steps to help. Step 1: Start early You probably already have an idea of the area in which you want to live. Make a list  Read the Rest…

Keeping The Bradford Apartments Affordable Through Energy Efficiency

Rent can be a large part of a family’s income. Outdated and inefficient building systems can result in high energy bills for residents. At the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, we’re focused on helping families find and keep affordable housing. Recently The Bradford apartments located in Hagerstown, Maryland and built in 1974, received  Read the Rest…

Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Agencies Supporting Howard County Disaster Assistance Center

For immediate release: May 29, 2018 Contact: Shareese Churchill [email protected] 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Agencies Supporting Howard County Disaster Assistance Center State, Local Agencies Stand Ready to Assist Ellicott City Residents and Businesses ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state agencies will join with local agencies to staff a Disaster Assistance  Read the Rest…

UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Flood Response Efforts

For immediate release: May 28, 2018 Contact: Shareese Churchill [email protected] 410-974-2316 UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Flood Response Efforts State Resources Available For Ellicott City, Impacted Areas; Governor Urges Marylanders to Avoid Damaged Areas, Heed Local Authorities’ Instructions ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has directed Maryland state agencies to coordinate and work together  Read the Rest…

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