Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

06/16/2026

Governor Wes Moore today concluded a two-day “Delivering for Maryland” tour through Worcester and Wicomico Counties. Governor Moore made stops at Ocean City’s Diakonia Inc. shelter for homeless families, the annual breakfast hosted by the Municipal Police Executive Association, and the Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference as the keynote speaker. He then concluded the tour in Salisbury at the TidalHealth Career Fair to recruit Marylanders for the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option program.

Governor Moore started his two day tour at Diakonia, Inc., a shelter for homeless families, individuals, and veterans in Ocean City. DHCD Secretary Jake Day joined the governor as he toured the facility and learned about the development of their new “House of Hope,” a facility that will allow for the expansion of the shelter’s services.

Through its Division of Homeless Solutions, DHCD provides funding to support Diakonia’s shelter and rapid rehousing efforts.

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06/16/2026

Financial coaching for homeowners helps long-term housing stability. Click the following link to connect with our network of housing counselors: https://tinyurl.com/3jwz5shr

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

June is National Homeownership Month! HUD-approved counseling agencies can provide you with free and objective information about your options throughout your homeownership journey. Click the following link to see our network of housing counseling and legal services: https://tinyurl.com/3jwz5shr

06/12/2026

Registration for the 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference is now OPEN! This dynamic gathering brings together community leaders, economic development professionals, small businesses advocates, and local partners for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration focused on strengthening Maryland’s downtowns. Join DHCD and Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) on October 6th and 7th in Downtown Hagerstown. Click the following link to register: https://tinyurl.com/y7cmxccr

06/11/2026

NetZero homes are energy efficient homes that produce as much or more energy than they will use. Since 2020, DHCD provided $945,000 to Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. to create six NetZero homes in Fairmount Heights. Learn more about this innovative project by clicking the following link: https://tinyurl.com/r8bzk6c4

06/09/2026

The Division of Homeless Solutions works with organizations across the state to prevent and end homelessness. Assistant Secretary Danielle Meister and other team leaders visited shelters in the City of Salisbury, Maryland on Tuesday. For more information, click the following link: https://tinyurl.com/k68espew

Anne Street Village Christian Shelter, Inc. Hope and Life Outreach (HALO) Help and Outreach Point of Entry Little Sisters of Jesus & Mary/Joseph House

06/09/2026

Alvin Lawson, Director of Multifamily Operations for DHCD’s Community Development Administration, spoke at the recent groundbreaking of Madison on North Market in Frederick, a mixed-use affordable housing development set to deliver 60 high-quality, energy efficient units and an early learning center for children.

The Department supported this project with over $25 million in investment through our CDA Division, including Rental Housing Works funds and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

Photos: Frederick County Government Office of Communications

06/08/2026

DHCD Assistant Secretary Danielle Meister and several members of the Department’s Homeless Solutions Division traveled to Salisbury today and toured several shelters with city officials.

One of the tour stops was Anne Street Village, Salisbury's first transitional housing community for unhoused residents. DHCD’s Office of Statewide Broadband provided a grant through the Maryland Connected Communities Grant Program in support of Anne Street Village.

In the evening, Assistant Secretary Meister spoke at the Salisbury City Council meeting and updated the state’s efforts to ensure residents make fast connections to permanent housing with supportive services individualized to each household’s needs.

More information on the Division of Homeless Solutions can be found here: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/HomelessSolutions/Pages/default.aspx

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Reggie Turner, Treasurer of the Robert W Johnson Community Center, Inc. in Hagerstown! Reggie was honored with an award for his advocacy and leadership tied to the preservation and revitalization of Hagerstown’s historic Jonathan Street community and the community center. DHCD has supported this project as it exemplifies our mission to create lovable, just, and connected places.

Reggie was awarded with the Maryland Historical Trust Preservation Award. Neighborhood Revitalization Assistant Director Garland Thomas spoke about the importance of working with local leaders like Reggie to support this project and our mission.