HOME Investment Partnerships Program
The HOME Program provides rental and homeownership opportunities to low and very-low-income persons and families (as those terms are defined in the HOME Program regulations at 24 CFR Part 92) by increasing the stock of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing.
| You can research affordable housing projects that have been funded through the HOME program using our interactive map. Data is available showing the location and type of unit (i.e. one bedroom, two bedroom, etc.). These projects represent funding accomplishments of the HOME Program. We hope this data will also be a helpful resource to housing seekers. |
In accordance with Baltimore City's Consolidated Plan, which is updated every five years, DHCD uses HOME Program funds as gap financing for the hard costs of construction in projects of five or more units. Funds are normally limited to $30,000 per unit. These limits may be exceeded, up to the HOME Program regulatory limits, for good reason and at the sole discretion of the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development. Rental projects and projects providing for-sale housing for income-eligible homebuyers are eligible and may be rehabilitation or new construction. Assistance will be structured on a flexible basis. Developments will be expected to repay HOME loans if superior debt allows and/or on a cash flow basis.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) NOFA - All Developers
Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) typically releases a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) funding round for housing and community development projects in conjunction with the State’s 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit round in the Spring/Summer of each year.
NEW for 2025 – Due to the limited availability of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (“HOME”) funds and existing commitments, Baltimore City DHCD will postpone its annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds until further notice.
Although the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) NOFA will not be released in conjunction with the expected Spring 2025 applications to the State of Maryland for projects seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), applicants to the State’s 2025 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit round are encouraged to contact the Department regarding a letter of support as part of their submission. This letter will indicate if a project is consistent with existing City priorities, plans, and objectives. Depending on the project’s eligibility, the letter may also reference other financing or support the City is able to offer at this time, such as Affordable Housing Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements (PILOTs), Seller’s Notes, or below market land transactions subject to the approval of the Board of Estimates. Applicants should contact Stephani Estrada-EL, Director of Project Finance, regarding these requests at stephani.estrada.el@baltimorecity.gov or (667) 203-5366.
