The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust announced the new Plumbing Poverty Program, providing funding to resolve issues related to plumbing poverty. Applications open April 17
The grant program gives support to scattered site owner-occupied housing rehabilitation plumbing activities for households with incomes of less than 50% of the greater of the statewide or area median income, adjusted for household size. Preference is given to households with incomes of less than 30% of the greater of the statewide or area median income, adjusted for household size.
This two-year grant initiative will support non-profit organizations, county and local government agencies by providing additional funding resources to enhance already established scattered site owner-occupied housing plumbing rehabilitation programs in their service areas. The maximum grant award amount is $300,000.
From the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development press release:
“Access to running water is not a given. Households with limited or no access to running water not only impact the health of their residents, but they impact the health of their communities,” said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day. “This new program through the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust presents an opportunity for local governments and nonprofit partners to join in our efforts to ensure that all Marylanders can thrive in safe, dignified housing, no matter their income level.”
The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust will host a virtual informational webinar for the Plumbing Poverty Program Application Competition Round on April 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. To participate, please send an RSVP to MAHT.DHCD@maryland.gov. You must RSVP to receive information on how to access the webinar.
Applications will open April 17, 2025 and are due May 23, 2025. The program guidelines and application package will be made available on the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust webpage on April 17.
For more information about the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust, visit the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s website.
