Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development

East Baltimore Equality Equation Project Kickoff
DHCD CIP Presentation FY22-27
Apply by 4 p.m., Friday, March 5
Volume III - Issue 1
Renaissance Row Apartments Groundbreaking
Click HERE for the latest information about the COVID-19 virus.
Learn how to report illegal dumping, where to legally dispose of trash, and more.
City-owned properties available for bid.

RECENT NOTICES

AHTF Notice of Funding Availability - New Construction and Preservation
DHCD is making up to $1.7 million available from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support new construction of affordable rental housing and/or rehabilitation of existing rental projects. For more information, CLICK HERE.
To learn about programs for Rent Support or other services, CLICK HERE.

OTHER NOTICES:

Administrative Hearings - for a schedule of administrative review hearings on Notices of Intent to Demolish, Click HERE.
The Baltimore City COVID-19 Renter Relief Act (Bill 20-0526) prohibits landlords from announcing rent increases during a declared state of emergency and within the 90-day period after the state of emergency is lifted. It also prohibits fees for late payment or no payment of rent, as well as all rent increases that are scheduled to take place during the state of emergency.

To view a snapshot of DHCD Operations during the COVID-19 emergency CLICK HERE .

Quick contact numbers for keys services:

ePermits and Trades Licensing	443-984-1809
Plans Review	410-396-3460
Property Licensing and Registration	410-396-3575
Building Inspections	410-396-3470
Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Inspections	410-361-9270

Recent News

Baltimore Designs Model to Pilot School-Centered Housing to Families

Last year, Fannie Mae awarded a contract for Baltimore to develop a model to provide school-centered housing to young families in elementary school. After substantial engagement with over 100 Baltimore and National experts in the fields of affordable housing, family homelessness, education, and community schools, we are pleased to announce that the white paper that describes the SCHORE (Student-Centered Housing Response) model is complete.

City Announces $7.2 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Neighborhood-Based Organizations

DHCD is making $7.2 million in available funding through the second round of Community Catalyst Grants. Applicants can now apply online for CCG operating and capital funds for projects that are critical to locally-driven community revitalization efforts.

DHCD Seeks Developers for Strategically Located City-Owned Properties

DHCD has issued its Fall 2020 Requests for Proposals (RFPs), offering key sites for future development. Multiple sites are being offered in the Broadway East, Coldspring Newtown, Fells Point, Grove Park, Harlem Park, and Marble Hill neighborhoods.