Recent News

Notice of Funding Availability for Community Land Trusts Projects

Aug 4th, 2022

The City is seeking to promote equitable community development by directing funds to communities suffering from long-term and historical disinvestment.  With this Notice of Funding Availability (NO

City Announces Updates to Poppleton Redevelopment Project

Jul 18th, 2022

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an amendment to the City’s Land Disposition and Development Agreement (LDDA) related to the Poppleton Redevelopment Project (Poppleton Project).

City Kicks Off the 2022 Summer Meals Program

Jun 14th, 2022

The City has kicked off the 2022 Summer Food Service Program. Children ages 18 and under can receive a nutritional breakfast and lunch five days a week during the summer months while schools are closed.

Mayor Scott Joins HUD’s House America Initiative to Address Homelessness in Baltimore

May 18th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has joined HUD and USICH for House America: An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort to Address the Nation’s Homelessness Crisis. Baltimore has set a goal to rehouse at least 1,000 households experiencing homelessness and add at least 1,605 new units of affordable housing.

City Issues $6 Million Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Rental Housing

May 2nd, 2022

DHCD is making up to $6 million available from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support new construction of affordable rental housing and/or rehabilitation of existing rental projects for affordable housing.

Mayor Doubles Incentive for First-Time Homebuyers to $10,000

Apr 27th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that effective May 1, 2022, the City is increasing incentives for first-time homebuyers to $10,000 for eligible households. Additionally, qualified homebuyers purchasing homes in Impact Investment Areas will be eligible for $20,000 in first-time homebuyer incentives. 

DHCD Seeking Developer Interest in Several City-Owned Properties

Apr 18th, 2022

DHCD has issued a call for an expression of interest (EOI) to develop several city-owned properties.  The City is seeking submissions from experienced developers for six strategic locations – two are vacant lots. 

Mayor Scott Announces Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program for Baltimore Homeowners

Apr 13th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a new program to support Baltimore City homeowners facing a mortgage crisis. The Emergency Mortgage & Housing Assistance Program will assist Baltimore City homeowners experiencing economic hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic whose homes are at risk of foreclosure.

Application Period Opens for Community Catalyst Grants

Apr 7th, 2022

DHCD announced the availability of $2.8 million in capital funds under the Community Catalyst Grants (CCG) program. The CCG program funds community development work in historically disinvested areas. Launched in 2018, the CCG program provides funding support to emerging and established organizations for community-based initiatives.

City’s Review of Vacant Properties Complete, Mayor Announces $100 Million ARPA Commitment Towards Housing Equity

Mar 11th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is committing $100 million in ARPA funding towards housing initiatives designed to protect residents, prevent blight, create affordable housing initiatives, and implement vacancy recommendations made through Mayor Scott’s 30-day directive to address Baltimore’s vacant housing stock.

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