Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Division of Just Communities Selected for Rural and Small Cities Program January 29, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 29, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that the Division of Just Communities has been selected to participate in the Public Finance Initiative’s Rural and Small Cities Program, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The competitive program supports government and quasi-governmental organizations Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Division of Just Communities Selected for Rural and Small Cities Program
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Policy Director’s Promotion to Chief of Staff January 27, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (January 27, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced Director of the Office of Policy Development Haley Lemieux will be promoted to Chief of Staff effective February 4, as the Department’s current Chief of Staff Rosa Cruz will be leaving the agency to pursue other Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Policy Director’s Promotion to Chief of Staff
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces $1.75 Million in 2026 Community Investment Tax Credit Awards January 26, 2026 Funding will help local nonprofit organizations across Maryland continue social service, community revitalization, and economic development efforts NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 26, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced it has awarded $1.75 million in Fiscal Year 2026 tax credits to projects across the state as part of the Community Investment Tax Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces $1.75 Million in 2026 Community Investment Tax Credit Awards
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Opens Applications for Homeowner Assistance Fund WholeHome Critical Home Repairs Grant Program January 22, 2026 The program supports homeowners with critical repairs in primary residences that could lead to displacement if not addressed NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 22, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that applications are open for a limited time for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) WholeHome Critical Home Repairs Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Opens Applications for Homeowner Assistance Fund WholeHome Critical Home Repairs Grant Program
PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on HUD Annual Action Plan for FY 2026–SFY 2027 January 22, 2026 The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is inviting the public to provide input on housing and community development needs across the state. This feedback will help shape the State’s upcoming Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026–State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027. The Annual Action Plan is required by the Read the Rest… Comments Off on PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on HUD Annual Action Plan for FY 2026–SFY 2027
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Long Branch as Newest Designated Main Street Maryland Community January 21, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 21, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced today that Long Branch has been selected as the newest Designated Main Street Maryland community. Long Branch becomes the latest Designated Main Street Maryland community, the highest tier in the Main Street Maryland program. As the official Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Long Branch as Newest Designated Main Street Maryland Community
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces State’s First Housing Ombudsman January 21, 2026 Steven A. Palmer to fill new position established by Governor Wes Moore’s “Housing Starts Here” Executive Order NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 21, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the Department has hired Steven A. Palmer as the State of Maryland’s Housing Ombudsman. Palmer joins the agency’s Division Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces State’s First Housing Ombudsman
State of Maryland Announces $6.4 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore January 20, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced that Eastern Shore counties are set to receive a combined $6.4 million through the state’s State Revitalization Programs for 33 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. “These Read the Rest… Comments Off on State of Maryland Announces $6.4 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore
State of Maryland Announces $40.8 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects in Central Region January 20, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced that jurisdictions in Central Maryland are set to receive a combined $40.8 million through the state’s State Revitalization Programs for 139 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Read the Rest… Comments Off on State of Maryland Announces $40.8 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects in Central Region
State of Maryland Announces $775,000 Proposed for Community Development Projects in Southern Region January 20, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced that Southern Maryland counties are set to receive a combined $775,000 through the state’s State Revitalization Programs for 3 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. “These projects Read the Rest… Comments Off on State of Maryland Announces $775,000 Proposed for Community Development Projects in Southern Region