Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

? Maryland Residents: Save Energy & Money! ? You may qualify for FREE appliance upgrades, a weatherization audit, and energy efficiency improvements—whether you own or rent! Join us at one or both of our upcoming Energy Savings Evening events to learn how DHCD can help lower your energy bills and improve your home’s comfort. ?? March 25, 2025 | ? 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ?? Health Pro. & Athletics Center, RM 127 Wye Mills, MD ?? April 10, 2025 | ? 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ?? Community Engagement Center, Suite 202, Cambridge, MD ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/3QGzsUn

Attention Maryland Building Owners! If your building is 35,000+ sq ft, new Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) apply to you! The goal? Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Need assistance? The MEEHA Program can help with funding energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for multifamily affordable buildings. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2UNRwzC

Want a more comfortable home and lower energy bills? The Maryland DHCD Energy Efficiency Program offers free appliance upgrades, Important home component repairs/replacements, and efficiency upgrades to qualifying limited-income households! Through Maryland’s EmPOWER Program, we help you save energy, improve air quality, and enhance your family's comfort—at no cost to you. ??Interested? Complete the interest form today to see if you qualify! ?? https://bit.ly/3QKmHrI

Today, Secretary Jake Day joined housing leaders at the National Housing Supply Summit in Washington, D.C. to discuss solutions for expanding housing development nationwide. As a panelist on ‘Development and Public Finance,’ he emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships, regulatory streamlining, and innovative financing to boost housing supply.

#ReinvestBaltimore In order for it to be Maryland's decade, it has to be Baltimore's time. In partnership with Baltimore City and nonprofit partners, we're eliminating concentrations of vacant properties, revitalizing neighborhoods and maximizing the economic potential and quality of life for residents in Baltimore City! Through the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative, the State of Maryland provided a "first in" subsidy of $1 million for stabilization of 38 vacant properties and funded the creation of four green spaces in Baltimore's Upton neighborhood! Read more in the full story from WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore. https://lnkd.in/e2T2d7VX

75% of Marylanders say there isn’t enough housing for young professionals and those just starting their careers. The Housing for Jobs Act aims to fix this by expanding housing supply and lowering costs—so the next generation can afford to stay in Maryland. ???? Sign up for updates from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development at https://lnkd.in/dnEqZ8h9.

Maryland is committed to supporting workers impacted by federal workforce changes. Our HR specialists were on-site at the Federal Workforce Jobs Fair in Frederick County, helping job seekers connect with new opportunities. Gov. Wes Moore also attended to show his support—because when we invest in our workforce, we strengthen our communities. ??

On Friday, DHCD Secretary Jake Day joined Gov. Wes Moore and local public officials as the governor toured downtown Rising Sun in Cecil County. As part of DHCD’s mission to serve as a catalyst for economic growth for Maryland, the department awarded $50,000 in State Revitalization Program funding to the town in December to assist several local businesses with facade improvements. Interested in how your community can be supported by DHCD? Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/3FJkiv6

? Maryland Residents: Save Energy & Money! ? You may qualify for FREE appliance upgrades, a weatherization audit, and energy efficiency improvements—whether you own or rent! Join us at one or both of our upcoming Energy Savings Evening events to learn how DHCD can help lower your energy bills and improve your home’s comfort. ?? March 25, 2025 | ? 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ?? Health Pro. & Athletics Center, RM 127 Wye Mills, MD ?? April 10, 2025 | ? 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ?? Community Engagement Center, Suite 202, Cambridge, MD ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/3QGzsUn

We’re proud to recognize Assistant Secretary of Just Communities, Cat Goughnour, for her leadership and impact! Recently, Cat participated in a panel discussion on housing equity, sharing insights on creating just and inclusive communities. In addition, she has been named a Spotlight Innovator in the final round of the Valuing Homes in Black Communities Challenge by Economic Architecture and The Brookings Institution! ??? Learn more about this important initiative here: ?? https://lnkd.in/eFmM6czr