COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Consolidated Plan 2006-2010 1.5 MB

Action Plan FFY2006 858 K

Consolidated Annual Performance Report 2005 2.7 MB

The Department of Housing Community Development Programs include:

Federally Funded Programs

Community Development Block Grant

Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Grant

State Funded

Community Legacy – Funds from the State.

In the initial year, the County received $125,000 that was used to help purchase land in Jessup. In FY2002, a $300,000 grant was received to help purchase land to build affordable family rental units in Elkridge. Third year funding was in the form of a $200,000 loan to be used to establish a revolving loan fund to assist income eligible persons to purchase a home. Year three also provided a $28,500 grant to conduct an analysis of the impact of redevelopment on businesses and residential property in the Route One Corridor.

County Funded

Housing Initiative Loan Fund

Moderate Income Housing Units – This is a part of the County’s Zoning code which requires developers when building with a certain density, to build a percentage of affordable housing. These can be for sale units or rental at the developer’s choice.