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State of Maryland Announces $40.8 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects in Central Region

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.

“These projects are ready to move forward and will play a role in communities achieving their visions, which supports a more resilient, economically competitive and affordable Maryland,” said Gov. Moore. “The Moore-Miller Administration is committed to ensuring that every dollar awarded will help strengthen the places we call home.”

The state’s six State Revitalization Programs support revitalization and redevelopment projects and activities including: business expansion and retention; façade and streetscape improvements; homeownership and home rehabilitation incentives; commercial improvement programs; community facilities; mixed-use development, and demolition activities. 

Projects in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties and Baltimore City were selected through a competitively-scored, multi-agency review process used for the State Revitalization Programs. Some of these projects include:

  • Acquisition and rehabilitation of housing in the Arundel Village and Brooklyn Heights communities (Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel County);
  • Reducing mortgage interest rates by three percentage points for homeowners buying former vacant properties, this program increases homeownership and stabilizes neighborhoods (Baltimore City);
  • Renovation and activation of two vacant historic buildings, for mercantile occupancy in Ellicott City that were modified due to ongoing flood mitigation efforts. This strengthens neighboring businesses in the Historic District and Main Street (Ellicott City, Howard County);
  • Phase II of the Liberty Road Façade Improvement Initiative, to provide design and construction upgrades for businesses to enhance storefronts, improve visibility, and revitalize the commercial corridor (Gwynn Oak, Baltimore County);
  • Continuation of the City of Westminster’s Façade Improvement Program for commercial establishments within the Westminster Sustainable Community Designated areas (Westminster, Carroll County);
  • Building improvements to enhance the appearance of downtown Aberdeen, retain and assist existing businesses, and attract new commercial activity on its designated Main Street area (Aberdeen, Harford County).

“Each one of these projects advances community-driven priorities tied to revitalization goals, and helps make great places – places that strengthen economic competitiveness and that people want to call home,” said Jake Day, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. “That investment delivers real returns: For every dollar invested through the Department’s revitalization programs, there’s approximately $17.90 in economic impact.”

The Fiscal Year 2027 State Revitalization Program awards include 252 projects, awarded a total $73.7 million. Projects in 23 of Maryland’s jurisdictions received awards through one or more of the programs. For a full list of awards, visit FY27 State Revitalization Program Awards.

For more information about the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and each of the State Revitalization Programs, visit our website.