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Rental Housing Works Application Round BeginsMay 16, 2012
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Receives National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program FundingApril 4, 2012
Sustainable Communities Designations Announced by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and Maryland Department of PlanningMarch 6, 2012
New Main Street Maryland Communities AnnouncedFebruary 27, 2012
Community Legacy Program Awards AnnouncedFebruary 15, 2012
Governor O'Malley Announces Rental Housing Works InitiativeJanuary 12, 2012
Maryland Announces More Than $9.3 Million in Awards for Rental Housing Funds and Tax Credits December 20, 2011
Governor O'Malley Accepts "PlanMaryland"December 19, 2011
Governor Martin O'Malley Encourages Homeowners to Seek Foreclosure Prevention CounselingDecember 14, 2011
Grants to Combat Homelessness AnnouncedNovember 21, 2011
Affordable Rental Housing Development to Benefit Families in Somerset CountyNovember 18, 2011
Sustainable Communities Designated Communities Announced by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and Maryland Department of PlanningNovember 7, 2011
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Meets with Housing Counselors for Dialogue on Foreclosure and Assistance to HomeownersOctober 28, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Presents Outstanding Achievement Awards to Housing DevelopersOctober 21, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Recognizes Jimmie & Sook’s Raw Bar & Grill as the First ‘Be SMART’ Business RecipientOctober 18, 2011
Maryland Earns National Recognition for Programs To Fight Foreclosure and Revitalize a Community Hard-Hit by CrimeOctober 4, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Obligates More Than $56 Million in Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Funds by September 30 DeadlineOctober 3, 2011
GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY, LT. GOVERNOR ANTHONY G. BROWN ANNOUNCE RELOCATION OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTSeptember 19, 2011
National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program Report Puts Maryland in the Top Ten of Those States Providing Housing Counseling and Legal AssistanceSeptember 15, 2011
Emergency Mortgage Assistance Still Available to Maryland Homeowners - Window is closing for eligible homeownersSeptember 6, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Presents Smart, Green & Growing Award to the Human Resources Development Commission of Allegany CountyAugust 30, 2011
Property Owners Encouraged to Participate in Disaster Housing PlacementAugust 25, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Moves to Stimulate Market by Announcing the Lowest Rates in the History of the Maryland Mortgage ProgramAugust 22, 2011
Governor O’Malley Highlights Economic Development Governor O’Malley Highlights Economic Development in Main Street Maryland Communities By Visit to BerlinAugust 19, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Community Development Block Grant Awards to Sixteen Municipalities and CountiesAugust 19, 2011
HOPE LoanPort® Partners with GMAC Mortgage and State of Maryland to Launch Web-based Foreclosure Mediation PortalAugust 17, 2011
Maryland Announces Over $15 Million in Funding Awards for Eight Affordable Rental Housing DevelopmentsJuly 5, 2011
Governor Martin O'Malley Announces FastTrack As Part of Maryland Made EasyJune 30, 2011
Maryland’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program to be Highlighted on WJZ’s ‘Ask the Expert’ on June 30thJune 27, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Awards to Six Counties for the Green Summer Jobs ProgramJune 23, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Honored at 2011 “Best in Maryland” AwardsJune 15, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Loan Products Aimed at Revitalizing Communities Hit Hard by Blight and ForeclosuresJune 7, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Makes First ‘Be SMART’ Program Awards to Habitat for Humanity Maryland and Edinburgh House ApartmentsMay 25, 2011
Governor O'Malley, U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Announce $23 Million to Support Maryland Small BusinessesMay 25, 2011
New Web Mapping Tool Will Help Focus State Aid and Streamline Application Process - DHCD is paving the way for ease of access to location-based fundingMay 19, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Highlights Energy Efficiency with Launch of ‘Be SMART’ ProgramMay 12, 2011
Governor Martin O'Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown Highlight Foreclosure Prevention in MarylandMay 9, 2011
Governor Announces State Partnership with Weinberg Foundation to Increase Rental Housing Options for Persons with DisabilitiesMay 9, 2011
MEMA: Maryland Issues Public Awareness Guidelines for Suspicious Powder IncidentsMay 6, 2011
Give Where You Live! (And Get a State Income Tax Credit)April 28, 2011
Redevelopment of Former School House into Transitional Housing Set to Begin in Baltimore CityApril 18, 2011
New Affordable Housing Development Coming to Downtown BaltimoreApril 14, 2011
Governor Martin O'Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown Convene "Maryland Forward" Forum on Smart GrowthApril 8, 2011
Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Emergency Mortgage Assistance for Unemployed HomeownersApril 1, 2011
DLLR Division of Financial Regulation Reaches Settlement in Eastern Shore Mortgage Fraud CaseMarch 23, 2011
“Mortgage Late? Don’t Wait!” Foreclosure Prevention Workshop Coming to Prince George’s County to Assist Maryland Homeowners and RentersMarch 9, 2011
House of Representatives Cuts $2.5 Billion from FY 2011 Community Development Block Grant BudgetFebruary 23, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Supports Minority Owned Small Business in Prince George’s CountyJanuary 27, 2011
Housing and Community Development Coalition Criticizes House Resolution Cutting Budget to FY08 LevelsJanuary 25, 2011
More than $16 Million in Funding Awards for Five Affordable Family Rental Housing Developments in Maryland with Nearly 600 Jobs Projected upon Completion of ProjectsJanuary 10, 2011
Maryland Receives Nearly $1 Million to Help Individuals with Disabilities Live Independent LivesJanuary 7, 2011
Maryland Main Streets Offer Unique Gifts and Special Events During the Holiday Shopping SeasonDecember 3, 2010
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Free Commercial Energy Conservation Code TrainingNovember 4, 2010
Fifty Projects to Benefit from Community Legacy Program AwardsOctober 25, 2010
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Proposed Court Action on ForeclosuresOctober 15, 2010
Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Second Round of Smart SitesOctober 12, 2010
Federal and State Mortgage Assistance Announcements and Housing Counseling and Commitment to Excellence Awards Headline Governor's Conference on Housing and Sustainable CommunitiesOctober 5, 2010
Maryland Housing Counseling Fund Distributes $1.9 Million to 35 AgenciesOctober 5, 2010
Lt. Governor Brown, Secretary Skinner Announce Initiatives to Make Downpayment and Closing Cost Assistance Available to BRAC Employees Purchasing Homes in MarylandSeptember 29, 2010
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Receives National RecognitionSeptember 28, 2010
Maryland and Delaware Partner on Regional Main Street Revitalization ConferenceSeptember 22, 2010
Highlighting Sustainable Communities, Governor’s Conference on Housing Returns to the Baltimore Convention Center on October 5, 2010September 17, 2010
Maryland Department of Housing Closes First Loans Under Federal New Issue Bond ProgramSeptember 13, 2010
Maryland Receives $5 Million in Additional Funds from Obama AdministrationSeptember 9, 2010
Maryland’s Draft Plan for Community Service Block Grant Distribution Now Available for Public ReviewAugust 31, 2010
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Receives National Recognition for Two Innovative ProgramsAugust 26, 2010
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Facilitates Bond Sale to Benefit Six MunicipalitiesAugust 25, 2010
DHCD Announces Community Development Block Grant Awards to Twelve Municipalities and CountiesAugust 23, 2010
MEDIA ADIVSORY: Habitat for Humanity Choptank to Host Governor O'Malley for GroundbreakingAugust 10, 2010
Maryland Mortgage Program Lowers Interest Rate and Enhances Down Payment Assistance ProgramAugust 9, 2010
Lt. Governor Brown Joins Secretary Skinner at RFEI Pre-Bid Conference in Prince George's CountyJuly 23, 2010
DHCD Honors Five Lenders for Participation in the Maryland Mortgage ProgramJuly 22, 2010
State of Maryland Closes Financing for Hampden Lane in BethesdaJuly 15, 2010
Lt. Governor Brown Announces Initiative Encouraging Homeownership, Lowers Statewide Interest RateJuly 8, 2010
Governor Martin O'Malley Announces New Protections for Maryland Families Facing ForeclosureJuly 1, 2010
State of Maryland Closes Financing on Baltimore City’s Barclay Affordable Housing ProjectJune 30, 2010
Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Plans to Move the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to New Home in Prince George's CountyJune 18, 2010
Second Round of Smart Sites Nominations Will Close on July 2June 17, 2010
Maryland Announces Over $18 Million in Funding Awards for Affordable Family Rental Housing DevelopmentsJune 17, 2010
Federal Recovery Act Focuses on Affordable HousingJune 4, 2010
June is Homeownership Month Maryland Mortgage Program Lowers Interest RatesJune 3, 2010
Community Investment in Smart, Green & Growing Efforts will be Recognized as Second Round of Smart Sites Nominations OpenedMay 18, 2010
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Closes Financing on Affordable Senior Housing in CumberlandMay 6, 2010
Maryland to Receive $20 Million as Part of U.S. Department of Energy's Retrofit Ramp-Up InitiativeApril 21, 2010
Affordable Housing Options for Baltimore City Families On the Rise with New Westside DevelopmentApril 14, 2010
State of Maryland Closes Financing on Affordable Housing Development in Allegany CountyApril 13, 2010
DHCD to Hold Public Hearings on State’s Five Year Consolidated Plan DraftApril 1, 2010
Only One Month Left to Take Advantage of Federal Homebuyer Tax CreditMarch 30, 2010
Veterans Buying Their Homes in Prince George’s County to Get Help with Downpayment, Closing Costs and RepairsMarch 24, 2010
New Northwest Development to Increase Affordable Housing Options for Baltimore City SeniorsMarch 23, 2010
Lt. Governor Brown Promotes Foreclosure Mediation as New Tool for Distressed HomeownersMarch 15, 2010
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, State and Local Officials and Community Partners Visit City Arts Development, Recognizing Jobs Created by Recovery Act FundsMarch 9, 2010
Lt. Governor Brown Highlights O'Malley-Brown Jobs AgendaMarch 8, 2010
Affordable Senior Housing Development in Cambridge Receives Federal Tax Credit Assistance Program FundingMarch 1, 2010
New Development in Randallstown to Increase Affordable Housing Options for Baltimore County SeniorsFebruary 25, 2010
BBJ: Maryland Mortgage Program lowers interest rateFebruary 23, 2010
Maryland Mortgage Program Lowers Interest Rates – Now is Ideal Time to Buy a HomeFebruary 22, 2010
Maryland Announces Fiscal Year 2010 Community Legacy Program AwardsFebruary 16, 2010
Veterans Buying Their Homes in Prince George’s County To Get Help with Downpayment Assistance From Maryland Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentJanuary 21, 2010
State of Maryland Invests $1 Million in the City of CambridgeJanuary 7, 2010
New Year, New Building Codes In EffectJanuary 6, 2010
New Developments Near Aberdeen Proving Grounds Increase Affordable Housing Options in BRAC CommunitiesDecember 30, 2009
Anne Arundel County Affordable Housing Developments Receive Federal Tax Credit Assistance Program FundingDecember 30, 2009
Affordable Housing Development for Seniors Gets Underway in Allegany CountyDecember 28, 2009
Governor O’Malley Announces Community Investment Tax Credit Awards to 35 Nonprofit OrganizationsDecember 22, 2009
Two Central Maryland Affordable Housing Developments Are First State Projects to Receive Federal Tax Credit Assistance Program FundingDecember 10, 2009
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Provides Loans to Support Small Businesses in Baltimore and GaithersburgDecember 9, 2009
New Development Project to Provide More Affordable Housing and Jobs in Princess AnneDecember 2, 2009
State of Maryland Closes Financing for 36 Units of Affordable Housing in Garrett CountyDecember 2, 2009
Efficient Affordable Housing Project Generates Jobs in Montgomery CountyDecember 1, 2009
Maryland Main Streets Offer Unique Gifts and Special Promotions During the Holiday Shopping SeasonNovember 30, 2009
Annapolis Area Homeless to Benefit from $1.2 Million Shelter and Transitional Housing Facilities Grant from The Maryland Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentNovember 20, 2009
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Contributes $1.36 Million to Construction of New Community Services Center in CumberlandNovember 6, 2009
State of Maryland Awards Nearly $6 Million in Community Development Block Grants to Nine Municipalities and Seven CountiesNovember 5, 2009
Governor O'Malley Announces Launch of "Going Green Downtown" GuideOctober 26, 2009
Maryland’s Affordable Rental Housing to Become More Energy EfficientOctober 22, 2009
Maryland to Benefit from Obama Administration's Affordable Housing Plan for First Time Homebuyers and New Production of Affordable Rental HousingOctober 20, 2009
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Wins National Award for Revitalization of the Town of North BeachOctober 9, 2009
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Provides Cash Assistance to Projects in Anne Arundel and Kent CountiesSeptember 30, 2009
Board of Public Works Approves Grant for Annapolis Homeless Shelter DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2009
Board of Public Works Approves Grant for Bethesda Homeless Shelter DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2009
Maryland Announces Opening of “Green Grant” Energy Efficiency ProgramSeptember 2, 2009
Maryland Announces $31.7 Million in Tax Credit Assistance Program Funding for Affordable Rental Housing DevelopmentsAugust 20, 2009
Governor Martin O'Malley Releases StateStat Update on Foreclosure Prevention EffortsJuly 24, 2009
Maryland in Top Five of States in Providing Assistance to Homeowners Facing ForeclosureJuly 20, 2009
Maryland Receives $44 Million in Federal Funds for Affordable Housing DevelopmentJuly 13, 2009
Maryland Receives 100 Additional Housing Vouchers from HUD to Help Reunite FamiliesJuly 10, 2009
Governor Martin O'Malley Announces 'Smart Sites' Encouraging Community InvestmentJune 28, 2009
Governor O'Malley Announces Expansion of Home Weatherization ProgramJune 18, 2009
Linked Deposit Program Will Leverage $50 million in State Funds to Reduce the Cost of Capital for Certified MBEsJune 12, 2009
Governor O’Malley Signs Housing and Community Development Legislation to Put Maryland Neighborhoods FirstMay 19, 2009
Governor O'Malley Announces Federal, State and Local Support for Foreclosure PreventionApril 29, 2009
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Contributes Financing for Rockville Transitional Housing ProjectApril 27, 2009
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Directs Tax Credits Valued at $5.9 Million and Nearly $17 Million in Tax-Exempt Bonds to Multifamily Rental Project in Baltimore CityApril 23, 2009
Secretary Raymond A. Skinner Launches DHCD Radio ShowApril 17, 2009
Maryland Mortgage Program Lowers Interest Rates in Recognition of Fair Housing MonthApril 13, 2009
Maryland Announces Over $28 Million in Funding Awards for Affordable Senior and Family Rental Housing DevelopmentsApril 6, 2009
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Hosts Home Weatherization Assistance ProgramApril 3, 2009
Governor O'Malley Announces Grant Awards to Enhance Maryland CommunitiesMarch 23, 2009
Maryland to Receive $4.5 Million in MacArthur Funds to Preserve Affordable Rental HousingFebruary 26, 2009
2008 Governor’s Annual Housing Conference RecapDecember 9, 2008
Governor O'Malley Announces Agreement with Mortgage Servicing Companies to Provide Foreclosure ReliefNovember 7, 2008
Maryland Launches Neighborhood Conservation InitiativeOctober 20, 2008
Community Development Block Grants Awarded to Eight Municipalities and Seven CountiesAugust 6, 2008
Governor O'Malley, County Executive Johnson Announce Partnership to Combat ForeclosureJuly 29, 2008
Governor O'Malley Welcomes New Residents to Preston Place in Baltimore CityJuly 28, 2008
Maryland to Receive Federal Foreclosure Prevention and Neighborhood Revitalization AssistanceJuly 26, 2008
Maryland Announces $5.6 Million in Funding Awards for Affordable Senior and Family Rental Housing DevelopmentsJuly 14, 2008
State Partners with Baltimore City for BRAC Homeownership IncentiveJune 17, 2008
Maryland Connects Rental Housing Development with BRAC and Smart GrowthJune 2, 2008
Governor O’Malley Signs Housing and Community Development LegislationMay 13, 2008
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Selected as Finalist for Funding to Preserve Affordable Rental HousingMay 12, 2008
Governor O’Malley Highlights Funding to Revitalize Maryland CommunitiesMarch 13, 2008
Maryland Receives $901,400 for Housing CounselingFebruary 29, 2008
Governor O'Malley Calls for Emergency Work-Session with Lenders on Mortgage and Foreclosure Crisis; Launches Examination into Loan ServicerFebruary 21, 2008
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces 2007 Commitment To Excellence AwardsNovember 26, 2007
Record-Setting Bond Sale Provides Assistance to Local GovernmentsNovember 8, 2007
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Communications and Marketing DirectorOctober 17, 2007
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Receives National RecognitionOctober 11, 2007
State of Maryland to Provide Assistance for Foreclosure Prevention CounselingOctober 1, 2007
State Announces Funding Awards for Affordable Senior and Family Rental Housing Developments in MarylandJuly 19, 2007