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Governor Hogan announces $200 million affordable housing package to address rising costs

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities in the state. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will administer the funds to produce more than 6,000 additional units statewide amid rising construction costs and interest rates. “During […]

Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group issues interim report for public comment

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group, convened in 2021 by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, this week released a draft interim report, which includes 36 recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to expand equitable access to affordable housing. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations until Wednesday, April 27, and may submit comment […]

Governor Hogan submits $480 million supplemental budget to General Assembly, includes $800K for midge spraying in Baltimore County

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week submitted a $480 million supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2023, including critical resources to support first responders, economic development in rural counties, and renters and homeowners across the state. “With this supplemental budget, we are providing critical resources to support Marylanders’ top priorities,” said Governor Hogan. “We look forward to working with the General […]

State of Maryland announces request for proposals for collaborative workforce solutions to address homelessness

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the Maryland Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), announced that it is now accepting proposals to help organizations develop and implement innovative strategies that integrate workforce and housing resources to support job seekers experiencing homelessness or in need of eviction prevention. Proposals will be due on June 17, 2022, and […]

Attorney General Frosh announces settlement with LeaseLock

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week announced that the Consumer Protection Division has entered into a settlement with California-based LeaseLock, Inc. resolving allegations that its deposit waiver products violated the Security Deposit Law. The Maryland Security Deposit Law permits landlords to collect security deposits from tenants that must be refunded to the tenant at the end of […]

Gatherings at Perry Hall Station: 55-plus community to open summer 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—A new community for seniors will be opening this summer in Perry Hall. Gatherings at Perry Hall Station, from Beazer Homes, will feature 29 age-restricted villas off of Belair Road, near Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant BrightView Perry Hall. The new villas will feature three newly-designed floor plans to choose from and 1-car garages. Beazer Home says their “Gatherings” communities […]

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 […]

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