Department News

Your Voice Matters!

The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking input from residents like you to better plan for the landscape of affordable housing across our city. This work will be community-centered to move Baltimore forward. We are focused on creating a plan that strengthens and revitalizes neighborhoods for all residents, at all income levels.

Requests for Qualifications - Developer Registry!

The City of Baltimore Department of Housing & Community Development is seeking to establish two registries of pre-qualified developers in designated Impact Investment Areas through two separate Requests for Qualifications: one for rehabilitation and another for new construction.

DHCD Announces 2024 Summer Food Service Program

Youth ages 18 and under served all summer long

Permanent Supportive Housing Gets ARPA-Funded Boost in Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the award of $29.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support permanent supportive housing and traditional affordable housing developments.

Affordable Housing Projects Get Boost From City

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced grant awards for multiple Community Land Trusts in support of affordable housing efforts.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Baltimore's Success in Housing Over 1,400 Households Experiencing Homelessness

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Baltimore City exceeded its goals that were set through HUD’s House America initiative.

Mayor Scott and DHCD Announce Community Catalyst Grants Totaling $1.9 Million

Mayor Scott and the DHCD awarded $1.9 million in operating fund grants to 22 community organizations through the Community Catalyst Grants Program.

DHCD 2023 Comprehensive Housing Plan Request For Proposal

DHCD is issuing this Request for Proposal to seek qualified consultants with experience in the creation of comprehensive city-wide housing plans.

HUD and City of Baltimore Mark 30th Anniversary of Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes

HUD visited Baltimore today to mark the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes.

City Announces Funding Availability of $4 Million for Community Land Trusts

Baltimore City DHCD has announced a second Notice of Funding Availability for Community Land Trusts – Single Family Homeownership.