About Us

The Department of Housing and Community Development administers a range of Federal, State, and County-funded programs to create and preserve affordable housing units for low - and moderate-income residents in Howard County.  The Department provides access to affordable homeownership and rental units, provides loans for down payment and closing cost assistance, and offers homebuyer education classes to encourage homeownership in the county. The Department also receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) program funding from HUD to provide loans and grants for special needs housing programs, rental assistance, and community facilities

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More From The Department

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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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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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Columbia Downtown Housing Corp

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Columbia Downtown Housing Corporation - Members, Meetings and New Cultural Center information

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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 PILOTs and APFO 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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Housing Opportunities Master Plan & Task Force

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HOMP meetings and the Plan.

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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.

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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 [email protected]

News

Find the latest news updates.

Team

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Kelly A. Cimino
Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development
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Kanise Lewis
Administrative Assistant
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Brittani Perdue
Chief, Homeownership Opportunities Programs
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Linda Phillips
SDLP Coordinator & COVID Foreclosure Prevention
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Christine Martin
MIHU Program Coordinator
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Taylor Shelton
Housing Repair Program Coordinator
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Melissa Barbagallo
HOME Program Specialist

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