Monthly Archives: December 2011

HUD Awards $45.3 Million to 220 Homeless Programs in Maryland, Ensuring Critical Services Remain in 2012

DECEMBER 27 Baltimore - Homeless programs in Maryland were awarded more than $45.3 million through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care program. The funding ensures that the 220 housing and service programs remain operating in 2012. Learn more. HUD is renewing … Continue reading

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BBJ: Affordable Rental Housing Construction Boom Could Add 4,000 Units and Thousands of Jobs Over the Next Two Years

DECEMBER 19 Annapolis, MD – Secretary Skinner wants to use federal and state resources to help finance a construction boom of affordable rental housing in Maryland, adding much-needed housing for low to moderate income families and putting thousands of people … Continue reading

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Governor O’Malley Negotiates Significant New Resources for Maryland’s Weatherization Assistance Program

DECEMBER 15 Crownsville, MD – Governor O’Malley’s settlement agreement in the proposed merger between Constellation Energy Group and Exelon Corp. includes $50 million for DHCD’s Weatherization Assistance Program – enabling the agency to continue to improve the energy efficiency of … Continue reading

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HUD’s Annual Snapshot Finds 7,747 Homeless People in Maryland, Including 1,033 Families and 592 Veterans

DECEMBER 15 WASHINGTON – On a single night last January, there were 636,017 homeless people in the United States, including 7,747 individuals in Maryland, according to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual count on homelessness. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan … Continue reading

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Governor O’Malley Urges Homeowners in Financial Distress to Seek Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

DECEMBER 14 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley is encouraging homeowners who are behind on their mortgage to seek free help through Maryland’s HOPE initiative.  By visiting the MDHOPE website, or calling the MDHOPE hotline at (877) 462-7555, homeowners can … Continue reading

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In 2011, Department of Housing and Community Development Programs Had an Economic Impact of $30 for Every $1 Spent

DECEMBER 5 Crownsville, MD – Every dollar of state funds invested in DHCD programs in fiscal year 2011 had an economic impact of more than $30, according to an analysis by the agency’s research department. DHCD programs put more than … Continue reading

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