Housing & Community Development
9820 Patuxent Woods Drive
Suite 224
Columbia, MD 21046
United States
Vision
All Howard County residents have a safe, stable, desirable place to call home.
MISSION/PURPOSE:
The Department of Housing and Community Development strengthens communities through innovative programs, services and partnerships to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities for all.
Forclosesure Prevention Program
DHCD has expanded the Foreclosure Prevention Program to better support homeowners impacted by federal layoffs. Through the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund, $1 Million dollars has been allocated to assist in payments. Residents can now apply after 2 missed mortgage payments.
More From The Department
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Rental Assistance Program for Older Adult Households
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You can read the full press release here.
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HCD Advisory Board
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The Department of Housing & Community Development Board - Members and Meeting information
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Foreclosure Prevention Program
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The Department received $1M in funding from the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund for FY2025. These funds will be used to stabilize qualified residents whose homes are facing foreclosure.
**Effective February 7, 2025 – In response to announcements regarding federal workers, the household income limits have been increased to 100% AMI. Households may apply for assistance when payments are 2 months behind and receive up to 6 months of assistance. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
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I'm A Developer or Builder
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All new construction must designate a specified percentage of units as MIHU. Developers, as you work with the Department of Planning & Zoning you should review this information.
Additionally, requests for APFO waivers begin here.
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I'm A Non-Profit
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The Department receives funding primarily from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administers those grants to non-profits who work directly with residents of Howard County. The County receives Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from HUD and most recently funds from the U.S. Treasury Department.
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Columbia Downtown Housing Corp
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Columbia Downtown Housing Corporation - Members, Meetings and New Cultural Center information
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Acquisitions and Rental Housing Sales
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Effective September 6, 2020, before you sell your multi-family rental property you must notify this Department and the Howard County Housing Commission. Additionally if you are purchasing an existing multi-family property, you could be eligible for a PILOT.
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Housing Opportunities Trust Fund
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The Housing Opportunities Trust Fund will be an important tool to address the critical housing infrastructure needs facing Howard County.
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Housing Opportunities Master Plan & Task Force
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HOMP meetings and the Plan.
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Publications and Reports
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The Department's monthly reports and general documents can be found here. For any documents prior to 2021, please send a request to housing@howardcountymd.gov.
