Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Archives - Page 8 of 13

Governor Hogan announces enhanced benefits for utility, electric assistance to address rise in heating costs

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that, to address the rise in heating costs, recipients of the state’s utility and electric assistance will receive enhanced benefits during this home heating season. The state is also increasing funding for weatherization assistance programs to improve energy conservation. “The relief we are announcing today will help our most vulnerable residents keep up […]

Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force releases first annual report

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force released its first annual report to the Governor and Maryland General Assembly regarding funding and implementation of the statewide access to counsel in evictions program. The Task Force was created by the General Assembly with members appointed by Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, and it is staffed […]

Governor Hogan announces opening of Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the launch of the $248 million Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund, which will be administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to support mortgage relief, home repairs, housing counseling, and legal services. “Across Maryland, there are homeowners who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments due to the […]

11 Baltimore County businesses among first round of Project Restore grant recipients

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the first round of awardees for Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses and commercial developers to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. A total of 144 businesses in 23 jurisdictions will receive $3.6 million in rental subsidies and $7.2 million in business operations grants […]

Governor Hogan announces $10 million Homeownership Works initiative

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the launch of the Homeownership Works (HOW) pilot program, a $10 million economic recovery initiative that will rehabilitate homes to create new homeownership opportunities while revitalizing Johnston Square in Baltimore City and Pine Street in Cambridge. “Homeownership Works is a game-changing approach that will serve as a national best practice for community renewal,” […]

Governor Hogan announces federal approval of Small Business Administration disaster declaration for Tropical Depression Ida

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced approval of a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for areas affected by Tropical Depression Ida. The declaration, which makes low-interest disaster loans available, covers Anne Arundel, Cecil and Montgomery counties, as well as the adjacent counties of Baltimore, Baltimore City, Calvert, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, and Prince George’s. “I want to thank […]

Governor Hogan announces $4 million in aid for Tropical Depression Ida relief

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for areas affected by Tropical Depression Ida. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that the State of Maryland is making $4 million in funding available to assist residents and businesses affected by Tropical Depression Ida. In addition, the governor has requested a disaster declaration from […]

Governor Larry Hogan Refund the Police 20211015

Governor Hogan announces $150 million initiative to ‘Re-fund the Police’ [VIDEO]