Governor Hogan Announces Nearly $17 Million in Neighborhood Revitalization Awards
Affordable Rental Housing
May 25, 2021
Funding Will Support 41 Community, Economic Development Projects Statewide
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 25, 2021) Governor Larry Hogan today announced nearly $17 million in awards for four state revitalization programs and one federal community development program administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
“These important programs enable Maryland to partner with local governments, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to support revitalization efforts that enhance the quality of communities and the quality of life for our citizens,” said Governor Hogan. “These partnerships and projects provide critical facilities and services while creating jobs and contributing to positive economic growth.”
Carroll County government recently received over $4 million to assist those renting in the county who lost income or experienced rental hardship due to COVID-19.
May 20, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced an additional $192.9 million in funding has been awarded to local governments and service providers through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. These federal funds will support local Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership initiatives that assist tenants whose ability to pay rent has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The governor also announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will reopen its Assisted Housing Relief Program, which provides rental assistance to tenants in properties financed by the department.
“Throughout the pandemic, Maryland has had one of the strongest eviction moratoriums in the nation to keep renters safe and secure in their homes despite economic hardships related to COVID-19,” said Governor Hogan. “We continue to work at the state and local levels to help tenants and landlords bring rent payments current, giving them firmer footing on Maryland’s path to r
A nonprofit in Carroll County is expanding access to mental health resources with the construction of a $5.3 million community service facility, due to offer additional services to citizens by the end of the year.