BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) today announced a more simplified ground rent redemption system for Maryland homeowners who are subject to ground rent. Click the following link to read the SDAT Announces Improvements to Ground Rent System press release issued by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering two separate Digital Equity & Inclusion grant opportunities with a total funding of $7 million. One application is for digital inclusion initiatives and the other is for community/gap networks.
Giving Tuesday is November 30, 2021 While many will begin their holiday shopping on either Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday) is a chance for people to give back to those who need a bit more help, especially during the holiday season. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, this eight Read the Rest…
WALKTOBER Trails We have made it to our last blog for the Walktober series. Get ready because we are sharing two different trails to take advantage of for the Halloween weekend. In the beginning of the series we first introduced the Great Allegheny Passage located in Western, Maryland. Week two, we presented the Lafayette Trail Read the Rest…
Don’t get lost on the path to homeownership. Here are the 7 steps that can get you there. The Maryland Mortgage Program will help guide the way. Step 1: Homebuyer Education Take a Homebuyer Education class to learn about the process and get the required certificate. https://bit.ly/3AC89AI Step 2: Lender Pre-Approval Read the Rest…
WALKTOBER Trails We continue our Walktober blog series by introducing you to a new trail located in Howard county. For those who don’t know what Walktober is, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other Maryland agencies, including the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have funded and supported incredible walking trails throughout the Read the Rest…
WEATHERIZATION MONTH Our new blog series this month is highlighting 45 years of success for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Each week we feature the many benefits of energy efficient homes to help reduce total residential energy expenses and improve overall health and safety. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development maintains the program for Read the Rest…
WALKTOBER Trails We’re back for the continuation of our Walktober blog series for the month of October. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other Maryland agencies, including the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have had a great opportunity to fund and support incredible walking trails throughout the state. Last week we introduced Read the Rest…
WALKTOBER Trails What is WALKTOBER? Walktober is when the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other Maryland agencies, including the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, promote and host public events spotlighting Maryland pedestrians’ safety, health, and commuting options in current walk programs and initiatives. Our department has had a unique opportunity to Read the Rest…
Maryland Wins National Award for Cecilton Senior Village Project New Carrollton, Md. (October 5, 2021) – Last week, at the 50th Annual National Council of State Housing Agencies Conference, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development was recognized and won the Special Achievement award. The department’s entry “Partnerships for Responsive Revitalization” featured a six-year Read the Rest…