Maryland

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced the finalization of $73.3 million in Fiscal Year 2027 awards to support the Department’s six State Revitalization Programs. The investment in county and municipal governments, community development organizations, and other community institutions and partners will fund 247 projects and activities that directly support local revitalization goals in […]

The Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act and the Maryland Housing Certainty Act into law in 2026, key legislation to address Maryland’s housing crisis. This new housing legislation is accompanied by a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that supports the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s robust affordable housing investment and safeguards […]

Governor Wes Moore approved the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan – PDF, which allocates State funding and federal tax credits to fund affordable housing projects. The plan will guide more than $300 million worth of investments in housing development by incentivizing project readiness and community amenities, increasing the federal tax […]

2026 Maryland Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (Guide) – Effective 4/8/26  Governor Wes Moore has signed the 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and the Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (the “Guide”). The new QAP and Guide are effective as of April 8, 2026, and will govern all applications received on or […]

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is releasing the second draft of the Qualified Allocation Plan (the “QAP”) and Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (the “Guide”) for public comment. The second draft of the QAP and Guide incorporates changes based on comments received from interested parties in response to the draft issued on […]

Housing Innovation Pilot Program Application Open The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) seeks proposals from qualified applicants to receive an allocation of its Housing Innovation Fund through the Housing Innovation Pilot Program (HIPP). The program was created to provide low- or no-interest loans to local housing authorities or to county governments partnering […]

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is preparing statewide housing production targets in accordance with Governor Moore’s Housing Starts Here Executive Order. The Department will hold a second virtual public meeting on Wednesday, November 19 at 12:00 PM to gather public input and feedback on the development of the housing production targets.   Google Meet […]

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced $36.8 million in funding to 13 projects through federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and state and federal rental housing programs, including $17.5 million in tax credits, estimated to generate $160 million in tax credit equity. These awards will result in the creation or preservation of 1,275 high quality, […]

Governor Wes Moore signed an executi​ve order​ to increase housing production across the state. Why It Matters: This executive order is part of a plan to address Maryland’s 96,000 unit housing shortage across the state.

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) seeks proposals from qualified applicants to receive an allocation of its Housing Innovation Fund through the Housing Innovation Pilot Program (HIPP).

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Shares Multifamily Housing Notice 25-3

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is accepting nominations for its annual multifamily awards.