WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $35,046,616 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding for 17 Maryland housing authorities to renovate, improve and build public housing throughout the state.
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That’s why, as a delegation, Team Maryland is committed to finding solutions and increasing affordable options to address the housing crisis that has impacted so many in our state. These federal dollars will help provide a safe, dignified space for more Marylanders in need of an affordable place to live,” said the lawmakers.
The following housing authorities received awards:
$21,865,262, Housing Authority of Baltimore City
$3,017,295, Hagerstown Housing Authority
$2,338,316, Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis
$1,192,353, Housing Authority of the City of Cumberland
$1,180,247, Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County
$1,120,357, Frederick Housing Authority
$1,025,970, Housing Authority of Prince George’s County
$1,009,997, Housing Authority of Crisfield
$497,018, Wicomico County Housing Authority
$360,007, Housing Commission of Talbot
$300,056, Rockville Housing Enterprises
$250,489, Housing Authority of the City of Frostburg
$249,306, College Park Housing Authority
$213,056, Elkton Housing Authority
$197,760, Glenarden Housing Authority
$170,395, Havre de Grace Housing Authority
$58,732, Housing Opportunity Commission of Montgomery County
The awards were made available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Capital Fund Program, which the lawmakers supported and increased funds through the Senate FY 2024 THUD bill.
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