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Notice of Funding Opportunity Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) Safe and Secure Water Access in Homes Grant Program Application Competition

The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) will open the Round 52 (SFY27) application competition for the Safe and Secure Water Access in Homes Grant Program on May 29, 2026.

The Safe and Secure Water Access in Homes Grant Program goal is to provide funding to resolve issues related to water insecurity in the home that impact the overall quality of life for individuals and families statewide. This special grant program gives support to plumbing rehabilitation activities for households with incomes of less than 50% of the greater of the statewide or area median income, adjusted for household size.  Preference is given to households with incomes of less than 30% of the greater of the statewide or area median income, adjusted for household size.

MAHT funds can be used for:

Costs incurred by a non-profit organization, county and/or a local jurisdiction to implement a scattered site plumbing rehabilitation project for eligible owner-occupied single family homes. Types of rehabilitation activities include the following:

  • Repair of non-functioning indoor bathrooms and/or kitchens that provide/restore hot and cold running water
  • Repair of non-functioning indoor bathrooms and/or kitchens that provide a working bathtub or shower, a flushable toilet, a sink with a faucet, or a water heater
  • Installation or replacement of wells and/or septic systems 
  • Connection to public water/sewer systems
  • Activities to improve water quality (e.g., install water treatment systems, replacement of corroded or defective pipes, etc.)

Who can apply? Eligible applicants include:

  • Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations (501c3)
  • County and Local Government Agencies

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 at 5:00p.m. (EST)
  • Informational Webinars: May 28, 2026 at 2:00p.m. and June 4, 2026  at 2:00p.m.

To join the webinar, you must RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Access details will be provided after you RSVP.

For more information about the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust, visit the MAHT website