DHCD works to preserve homeownership and create innovative community development initiatives across Maryland.

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June is Nat'l Homeownership Month! HUD-approved counseling agencies can provide free and objective information about your options throughout your homeownership journey. Click the following link to see our network of housing counseling and legal services: tinyurl.com/3jwz5shr
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Registration for the 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference is now OPEN! Join DHCD and @MEDAmd on October 6th and 7th in Downtown Hagerstown. Click the following link to register: tinyurl.com/y7cmxccr
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NetZero homes are energy efficient homes that produce as much or more energy than they will use. Since 2020, DHCD provided $945,000 to @HIPHomesMd to create six NetZero homes in Fairmount Heights. Learn more about this innovative project by clicking here: tinyurl.com/r8bzk6c4NetZero
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The Division of Homeless Solutions works with organizations across the state to prevent and end homelessness. Assistant Secretary Danielle Meister and other team leaders visited shelters in the @CityofSBY. For more information, click the following link: tinyurl.com/k68espew
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Alvin Lawson, Director of Multifamily Operations for DHCD’s Community Development Administration, spoke at the groundbreaking of Madison on North Market in Frederick, a mixed-use affordable housing development w/ 60 high-quality units and an early learning center for children.
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The Department supported this project with over $25 million in investment through our CDA Division, including Rental Housing Works funds and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Photos: Frederick County Government Office of Communications
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DHCD Assistant Secretary Danielle Meister and several members of the Department’s Homeless Solutions Division traveled to Salisbury today and toured several shelters with city officials.
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In the evening, Assistant Secretary Meister spoke at the Salisbury City Council meeting and updated the state’s efforts to ensure residents make fast connections to permanent housing with supportive services individualized to each household’s needs.
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More information on the Division of Homeless Solutions can be found here: dhcd.maryland.gov/HomelessSo…
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1. Congratulations to Reggie Turner of the Robert W. Johnson Community Center in Hagerstown! Reggie was honored with an award for his advocacy and leadership tied to the preservation and revitalization of Hagerstown’s historic Jonathan Street community and the community center.
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2. Reggie was awarded with the Maryland Historical Trust Preservation Award.
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3. DHCD has supported this project as it exemplifies our mission to create lovable, just, connected places. Neighborhood Revitalization Assistant Director Garland Thomas spoke about the importance of working with local leaders like Reggie to support this project and our mission.
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Thursday evening, Secretary @jacobrday was in Wheaton to speak at the graduation ceremony for the Montgomery Community Planning Academy.
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Participants explore the planning and development review process, along with key topics such as zoning, permitting, and more. Participants will also learn how to effectively engage in the process and help guide the development of their neighborhoods.
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Congratulations to Thursday’s graduates!
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How does St. Mary’s Co. solve its attainable housing challenges? This morning Secretary @jacobrday and Jordan Gilmore, Director of Policy Development, were at @StMarysMD for insightful discussion about that topic as part of the Southern Maryland Housing Solutions Symposium.
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Secretary Day delivered the keynote address, outlining what the Department and the Moore-Miller Administration has done overall to help solve Maryland’s housing crisis, while Jordan Gilmore served on one of the panels that took a deep dive into the subject.
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1. Big challenges need bold ideas. DHCD Secretary @jacobrday will join the NJ Planning & Redevelopment Conference next Thursday, discussing solutions to the nat'l housing crisis, explore emerging trends, share strategies to creating resilient, equitable, prosperous communities.
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