Department News

City of Baltimore Cuts Ribbon on Newly-Acquired Hotels Slated to Help Efforts to Address Homelessness

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside federal, state, and city leaders and advocates, cut the ribbon on the City’s two newly acquired properties: Holiday Inn Express and the Sleep Inn & Suites.

MOHS Releases Annual Code Red Extreme Heat Alert Plan

Today, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) announced that the FY25 Code Red Extreme Heat Alert Plan went into effect on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and will remain in effect until Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Baltimore City Health Department Announces Start of the Code Red Extreme Heat Season

Today, the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) announced the start of Baltimore City’s Code Red Extreme Heat season, spanning from May 15 to September 15. The Code Red Extreme Heat Program is a collaboration across multiple agencies to address the effects of extreme heat on the residents of Baltimore City.

MOHS, HABC Announce Housing Plus Program Expansion

Today, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) released the following statement about the expansion of the Housing Plus Program to provide 36 additional permanent supportive housing units, for a total of 50 dwelling units in conventional housing developments...

CSH Graduates First Cohort of Baltimore Supportive Housing Institute

Over the past three months, five teams pitched high-quality permanent supportive housing projects to serve people experiencing homelessness. On May 8, 2024, those participants presented their project concepts to a panel including MOHS Executive Director Simmons, Housing Commissioner Kennedy...

Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services Releases 2023 Annual Report

Today, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) released its 2023 Annual Report that analyzes the impact of the City’s homeless response system and the work of our community-based providers.

Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services to Host Series of Community Conversations on City’s Permanent Supportive Housing Plan

The City of Baltimore is set to acquire two hotels in Downtown Baltimore, the Sleep Inn and Suites and the Holiday Inn Express, in alignment with plans to create additional permanent supportive housing units to support those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Baltimore City.

Permanent Supportive Housing Gets ARPA-Funded Boost in Baltimore

Today, 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. Eleven applicants won grant awards ranging from $419,000 to $7 million...

MOHS Awards $1.5M in ARPA Funding to Support Unhoused Youth in Baltimore

Today, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) announced that two community-based organizations will be awarded a combined total of $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support youth homelessness diversion projects.

Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services Releases Encampment Resolution Protocol

Today, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) released its Encampment Resolution Protocol that outlines the agency’s trauma-informed and strategic approach to rehousing encampment residents.