Recent News

HUD and City of Baltimore Mark 30th Anniversary of Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes

Dec 13th, 2021

HUD visited Baltimore today to mark the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes and to highlight the progress by the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI), the City of Baltimore and partners in the fight to end childhood lead poisoning. That partnership has achieved a 99% reduction in childhood lead poisoning prevalence in Baltimore since 1993.

DHCD Issues Fall 2021 RFP

Oct 19th, 2021

DHCD issued its Fall 2021 Request for Proposals (RFP), offering key sites for future development.  Multiple sites are being offered in the Broadway East, Franklintown Road, Grove Park, Harlem Park, Kenilworth Park, Park Heights, Sandtown Winchester, and South Clifton Park neighborhoods.

Inclusionary Housing Draft Interim Report Available for Public Comment

Oct 15th, 2021

Inclusionary Housing refers to municipal and county planning ordinances requiring a given share of new construction be affordable. DHCD is working to offer recommendations for new legislation to improve the ordinance’s effectiveness in creating new affordable units and supporting equitable community development.

Mayor Scott Appoints Alice Kennedy Housing Commissioner

Sep 29th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of longtime Baltimore City public servant and housing policy expert Alice Kennedy to lead DHCD as permanent Commissioner and chief executive. Kennedy, who previously served as the Acting Commissioner for DHCD, will transition to her new position effective immediately.

Mayor Announces Details of Baltimore City Pandemic Rent Court Program, Focused on Preventing Evictions

Sep 14th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the details of a program that will connect people and families facing eviction with resources and support at the courthouse. The Baltimore City Pandemic Rent Court Program will allow litigants to apply for back-rent assistance on-site at rent court through Baltimore’s Eviction Prevention Program.

City Announces Funding Availability of $4 Million for Community Land Trusts

Sep 3rd, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) have announced a second Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Land Trusts (CLTs) – Single Family Homeownership. DHCD is making up to $4 million available for CLT initiatives through the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 

Baltimore City Program Awarded $1 Million from HUD to Help Low-Income Elderly Homeowners Age in Place

Sep 2nd, 2021

In August the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nationwide funding awards for programs providing safety modifications and repairs for low-income elderly homeowners. The Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) was among the awards named, receiving the maximum amount of $1 million.

Mayor Scott Kicks Off Renovations for Historic Arch Social Club

Jul 29th, 2021

The City of Baltimore launched its Community Catalyst Grants program to focus resources in long-disinvested areas and spur growth, transformation, and additional investment.  The Arch Social Club is one of the recipients of these funds whose plans are now coming to fruition.

$2.7 Million Awarded in City Funds to Support Affordable Rental Housing Developments

Jul 14th, 2021

The City of Baltimore announced the award of $2,750,000 in funding to support New Construction/Preservation of Existing Rental Housing.  The funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund supports five affordable housing projects in Baltimore City.

Mayor Scott, DHCD Announce Second Round of Community Catalyst Grants, Totaling $5.8 Million

Jul 6th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and DHCD announce the award of $5,826,582 in grant funds through the Community Catalyst Grants (CCG) Program. The goal of CCG, a competitive awards program, is to provide capital and operating funds for community-driven revitalization efforts.

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