State of Maryland Announces $1.5 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects in Western Maryland January 20, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced that Western Maryland counties are set to receive a combined $1.5 million through the state’s State Revitalization Programs for 18 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 $1.5 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects in Western Maryland
State of Maryland Announces $24.1 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects in Metro Region January 20, 2026 NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced that counties in the Metro region are set to receive a combined $24.1 million through the state’s State Revitalization Programs for 59 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Read the Rest… Comments Off on State of Maryland Announces $24.1 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects in Metro Region
Governor Moore Announces $73.7 Million for Community Revitalization and Economic Development Projects in Proposed FY 2027 Budget January 20, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced $73.7 million in his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to fund 252 projects through the six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The investments in county and municipal governments, community development organizations, and other community institutions and partners will support Read the Rest… Comments Off on Governor Moore Announces $73.7 Million for Community Revitalization and Economic Development Projects in Proposed FY 2027 Budget
State of Maryland Launches NourishMD Grant Program to Expand Fresh Food Access in Food Deserts January 20, 2026 The Department’s new grant program will address the persistent issue of fresh food insecurity in communities across the state NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 20, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced applications are open for the Department’s NourishMD Grant Program. The new program, offered by the Department’s Division Read the Rest… Comments Off on State of Maryland Launches NourishMD Grant Program to Expand Fresh Food Access in Food Deserts
Notice about Updates to DCA Multifamily and Business Asset Management and Compliance Materials January 16, 2026 DCA Asset Management Notice 2026-01 Effective January 1, 2026, the Division of Credit Assurance (DCA) changed how it shared information with owners, property managers, obligors, and other stakeholders for Multifamily Asset Management (MF) and Business Asset Management (BAM) post-closing compliance and asset management. These changes include: Using Procorem as the primary tool to communicate with Read the Rest… Comments Off on Notice about Updates to DCA Multifamily and Business Asset Management and Compliance Materials
Draft 2026 Plan for Affordable Housing Development in Maryland Set To Guide More Than $300 Million Worth of Critically Needed Housing January 15, 2026 Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development emphasize project readiness and community amenities through Housing Starts Now and Lovable Places incentives NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 15, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today released a draft plan for allocating funding and federal tax credits to develop affordable housing projects in 2026. Read the Rest… Comments Off on Draft 2026 Plan for Affordable Housing Development in Maryland Set To Guide More Than $300 Million Worth of Critically Needed Housing
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Leadership Transition January 14, 2026 Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Assistant Secretary Carol Gilbert to retire from DHCD; Kari Snyder named new Assistant Secretary NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 14, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that Assistant Secretary Carol Gilbert, who leads the department’s Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, will retire this spring. Secretary Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Leadership Transition
State of Maryland Publishes Housing Production Targets for Jurisdictions January 9, 2026 New report highlights levels of housing production needed to address Maryland’s statewide housing unit shortage NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 9, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development on December 31 published the 2030 Housing Production Targets for the State of Maryland report, which estimates the number of housing units needed to house Read the Rest… Comments Off on State of Maryland Publishes Housing Production Targets for Jurisdictions
Bond Sale Supports Affordable, Sustainable Homeownership for Maryland Homebuyers January 8, 2026 $200 million issuance will provide funds for approximately 700 Maryland Mortgage Program loans NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 8, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that the agency has issued a $200 million mortgage revenue bond to support the Maryland Mortgage Program. Issued by the department’s Community Development Read the Rest… Comments Off on Bond Sale Supports Affordable, Sustainable Homeownership for Maryland Homebuyers
Governor Moore Announces Housing Growth and Affordability Agenda for 2026 Legislative Session January 7, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today unveiled his housing growth and affordability agenda during a joint development announcement at Metro’s Capitol Heights station in Prince George’s County. The agenda includes three pieces of legislation that will help break down barriers to buying and building housing across the state, with a focus on transit-oriented development to Read the Rest… Comments Off on Governor Moore Announces Housing Growth and Affordability Agenda for 2026 Legislative Session