Read more about the article Montgomery Dedicates New Affordable Senior Community to Isiah Leggett, former CE and Past MACo President
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Montgomery Dedicates New Affordable Senior Community to Isiah Leggett, former CE and Past MACo President

Montgomery County recently dedicated a new affordable senior apartment community to former County Executive & Past MACo President Isiah Leggett.  Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Evan Glass last week joined Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Congressman Jamie Raskin and community leaders in Silver Spring as the County’s Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) dedicated its newest affordable senior community, “The Leggett.” The 267-unit, 16-story complex was named for former County Executive Isiah Leggett, who…

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May 9, 2023
Read more about the article Maryland Slated to Receive Over $5.4 million for Affordable Housing Production
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Maryland Slated to Receive Over $5.4 million for Affordable Housing Production

The Department of Housing and Community Development released that Maryland will be allocated $5,428,249 for FY23 from the Housing Trust Fund. Earlier this week the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $382 million nationally through the nation's Housing Trust Fund, with Maryland receiving $5,428,249. The Housing Trust Fund (HTF) is an affordable housing production program that complements existing Federal, state and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary…

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May 4, 2023
Read more about the article Baltimore City to Exclude Owner-Occupied Homes from Annual Tax Sale
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Baltimore City to Exclude Owner-Occupied Homes from Annual Tax Sale

For the third year, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott committed to withholding owner-occupied properties from the annual tax sale. "Baltimore's renaissance is at hand, but it cannot be a renaissance that displaces those who have been here through thick and thin," Mayor Scott said in his annual State of the City address. The tax sale process − or more specifically, the potential for a property to go to tax sale − presents a much-needed tool…

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May 3, 2023
Read more about the article Feds Invest $2.6 Billion in Maryland’s Infrastructure, With More to Come
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Feds Invest $2.6 Billion in Maryland’s Infrastructure, With More to Come

The federal government's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has directed $2.6 billion so far to Maryland, with more investment expected.  As of February this year, the federal government has invested nearly $2.6 billion in Maryland through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The bulk of these funds ($2.3 billion) have gone to transportation projects, i.e., roads, bridges, public transit, ports, and airports. Additionally, $144 million has been spent on clean water projects. Over 44 projects have received funding,…

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May 1, 2023
Read more about the article DHCD Opens Applications for Revitalization Grants
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DHCD Opens Applications for Revitalization Grants

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recently opened applications for several revitalization grant programs.  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recently announced the Fiscal Year 2024 application round for seven State Revitalization Programs opened on April 26, 2023. These programs offer funding to support local housing, community and economic development and other revitalization projects. They are part of the department’s commitment to helping local governments and nonprofit agencies achieve their community…

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April 27, 2023
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Expands Mortgage Assistance, Combating Housing Crisis
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Anne Arundel Expands Mortgage Assistance, Combating Housing Crisis

Anne Arundel County Executive and others announce new mortgage assistance expansion in response to the housing crisis.  Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, and Anne Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) CEO Erin Karpewicz yesterday announced changes to the County’s Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) would include increasing the Area Median Income (AMI) requirement to 100 percent, making almost half of the county workforce eligible for up to $50,000 in mortgage assistance. According to the press release:…

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April 25, 2023
Read more about the article Funding and Support Now Available Through New Makerspace Program
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Funding and Support Now Available Through New Makerspace Program

The Maryland Makerspace Pilot Initiative Program is now up and running, offering grant funding and technical support to local governments and non-profits to establish or expand makerspaces. Increasingly, Maryland’s makerspaces provide greater service to the communities they serve, including providing spaces for gathering and civic engagement, economic development and entrepreneurial inspiration, and central hubs for service delivery. The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) defines a "makerspace" as: a community space that: provides access to tools, technology,…

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April 18, 2023
Read more about the article Check Out the Baltimore Sun’s Session Wrap Up Infographics!
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Check Out the Baltimore Sun’s Session Wrap Up Infographics!

The Baltimore Sun recently ran an article outlining the progress of this past legislative session using some pretty nifty infographics.  Annapolis insiders are no strangers to large mountains of data. The entirety of Maryland's annual legislative sessions revolves around sifting through bills, examining reports and committee findings, getting input from stakeholders, and so on. This data crunch doesn't end at Sine Die either. As longtime readers know, MACo publishes a wrap-up of every year of…

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April 18, 2023
Read more about the article Federal Housing Admin. Considers More Flexibility for Mortgages with ADUs
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Federal Housing Admin. Considers More Flexibility for Mortgages with ADUs

The Federal Housing Administration announced they are considering a rule change to give more flexibility for mortgage seekers with an ADU.  The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published for feedback a draft update to its requirements for insuring mortgages on single-family homes with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposal adds additional flexibility in calculating market rent and in using ADU rental income to qualify for FHA-insured mortgage financing. If finalized, these updates would allow more borrowers…

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April 17, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups
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2023 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups

Catch up on all of the latest outcomes of the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session with wrap-ups on important county-related bills in each policy area. In addition to the swearing-in of a new governor, comptroller, attorney general, and legislators alike, the 445th legislative session kicked off with more relaxed health and safety measures compared to the turbulence of the last few years. With the 2023 session in the books, it's time to take stock. As…

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April 14, 2023
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