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March 24, 2008

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Housing lottery at 1:30 p.m. – application deadline is at noon on April 5th

“Come Home to Howard County” Housing Fair Set for April 5

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County’s Department of Housing & Community Development will host the “Come Home to Howard County” Housing Fair on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane in Columbia. The event is free and open to the public.

The Fair targets individuals and families who currently live in the county or those who live outside the county and are looking for more information on the diverse and affordable home ownership and rental opportunities available in Howard County. There will be real estate professionals, mortgage lenders, housing specialists, educational workshops, hands-on seminars, give-a-ways and county personnel to answer questions or explain more about the programs and services that make Howard County such a great place to “come home to.”

The Housing Fair will also be the site of four housing lottery drawings beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s atrium. Three of the drawings will offer an opportunity to purchase a home in Howard County at a substantially reduced price, while the fourth drawing will provide an opportunity to rent a home at a reduced rent. Contestants must be present to win.

All entries in the lottery drawings must pre-qualify by submitting an application form available at www.comehometohowardcounty.org or by calling Howard County Housing at 410-313-6318. Factors considered for eligibility include: income, assets and household size. Attendees have up until noon on the day of the event to submit their application.

For information about the Housing Fair, visit www.comehometohowardcounty.org or call (410) 313-6318.