The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) works with partners to finance housing opportunities and revitalize great places for Maryland citizens to live, work and prosper.
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7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, Maryland 20706, US
2 N Charles St
Suite 450
Baltimore, Maryland 21201, US
411 Dorchester Ave
Suite 202
Cambridge, Maryland 21613, US
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Today, Maryland is safer and more competitive than it was two years ago when we took office. But there is still much more to do. Together, we will continue to build a stronger state for every Marylander.
The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization is looking for an organized, customer-focused, and self-motivated individual to join us as a Community Program Administrator I. If you have experience in community development, planning, financial management, and grant and loan administration, we want to hear from you! Apply by Feb. 12 to be considered. https://bit.ly/40NkdgS
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Are you a Marylander impacted by the federal government transition? Our new resource page offers info on unemployment insurance benefits and worker support in finding a new job. Services include résumé workshops, individualized career guidance, mock interviews, career and skills assessment, effective job search strategies, support in coping with job loss and job transition, networking support, reemployment workshops, and more. Visit https://lnkd.in/edYvTMyM
DHCD Secretary Jake Day joined State Delegate Robbyn Lewis, Developer Mark Renbaum and David Zaidain, Chief of Transit Oriented Development for the Maryland Department of Transportation, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of advancing a transit-oriented development (TOD) across Maryland. Sponsored by the Urban Land Institute, the Monday event was held at Lutherville Station, a potential TOD site. Transit-oriented development projects are meant to create compact, mixed-use communities near transit where people enjoy easy access to jobs and services. Last fall, MDOT and DHCD signed an interagency agreement that formalized an existing partnership and a commitment to collaboration on efforts to create more affordable housing near transit stations.
The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization is currently seeking a highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player, experienced with community development, community planning, financial management and grant and loan administration to fill the Community Program Administrator I position. Apply by Feb. 5 to be considered. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3WGBxCT
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🔹 Building a Thriving Gaithersburg 🔹 Last Friday, members of the Economic & Business Development and Olde Towne Advisory Committees hosted the annual Economic Development Breakfast, bringing together community leaders to discuss the future of our local economy. We were honored to welcome Secretary Jake Day from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), who provided valuable insights on the critical link between housing, place-making, and economic vitality. His perspective underscored the importance of strategic development in fostering a strong and vibrant community. A sincere thank you to our advisory members and attendees for engaging in this meaningful conversation. Together, we continue to shape a prosperous future for Gaithersburg! #EconomicDevelopment #Gaithersburg #CommunityGrowth #Housing #BusinessDevelopment
Thank you Benjamin Fraifeld of Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response for sharing your expertise with our team and empowering us with the tools to make a difference in addressing substance use challenges.
Associate Director for Policy & Advocacy at Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response | Improving Access to Evidence-Based Overdose Prevention Strategies
Earlier this month, I trained over 200 employees at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) on how to use naloxone when responding to an overdose. I also presented about the neurobiological basis and social determinants of substance use disorder, the influence of trauma on substance use, and recovery capital. I love giving presentations like this because this information helps illuminate the important role policymakers play in disrupting the social and environmental factors that compound trauma and substance use disorder across generations. By the same token, policy decisions can also positively or negatively influence the factors that help an individual achieve and maintain recovery. The staff at DHCD were extremely engaged throughout the presentation and asked great questions. Thanks to DHCD for being so welcoming and inviting me to share this information on behalf of Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded $3.8 million through the Computer Labs Program, part of the Connect Maryland initiative. These grants will fund 73 projects to expand access to technology devices and high-speed internet for underserved communities, creating new pathways to jobs, wages, and opportunities. “The goal is to provide high-speed internet access for all Marylanders, connecting them with jobs and other economic opportunities,” said Secretary Jake Day. #ConnectMaryland Learn more about this impactful initiative: https://bit.ly/4aulkq9
Congratulations to DHCD Assistant Secretary of Just Communities Cat Goughnour, MSc for being recognized as a 2025 Innovator by the Economic Architecture Project. To learn more about the Division's work, visit http://bit.ly/4arwaNR
We’re thrilled to share the Featured Innovators selected in the Valuing Homes in Black Communities Challenge from Economic Architecture and The Brookings Institution. As Featured Innovators, these individuals and their innovations are driving meaningful change and promoting racial equity in the housing market. Please join us in celebrating the potential impact of these innovators across the country. Read more about each person and their innovation here: https://lnkd.in/gY5tCpWk Ashon Nesbitt (Florida Housing Coalition) Cat Goughnour, MSc (Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)) Daniel Smith, MBA (Keepingly® ) Doug Ryan (Grounded Solutions Network) Edward Gaston (Mission More Inc.) Gabe Ewing del Rio, CMB, AMP (Homeownership Council of America) Gregory Miller (Center for Land Economics) Habsa Aydid (Gentriguard) John W. Haines (Community Investment Trust) Junia Howell (eruka) Justin Romeo, P.E. (Center for Neighborhood Technology) Kyle Kamrooz (Bonus Homes) Louis Byrd (zanago) Lutalo McGee (Ani Appraisal Management) Manohar Patole (Plank Road Community Land Bank and Trust) Marcus Martin (Homium) Noni Session (East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative) Sipho Simela (Matrix Rental Solutions) Tamara Knox (Frolic Community) Taylor Grandchamp (ValueCheck/Property Insight) Vernon Jay (EquityCoin) Wissam Akra (Tough Leaf)
This week, Maryland Secretary of Housing & Community Development Jake Day and senior department staff testified before the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee in Annapolis in support of four transformative bills designed to create stronger, more sustainable communities across the state: ✅Senate Bill 247: Expanding funding options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in low-income multifamily housing through the MEEHA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program. ✅ Senate Bill 238: Empowering certified nonprofits to administer local housing rehabilitation programs, improving housing safety and livability for low- and moderate-income homeowners. ✅ Senate Bill 234: Establishing a certification program for homeless shelters to raise operational and safety standards for shelter residents. ✅ Senate Bill 235: Formally establish the Project Restore Program as a state initiative to support small businesses and revitalize vacant storefronts. These legislative efforts demonstrate Maryland’s commitment to fostering equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities.