The deadline has been extended to enter applications for the Maryland Housing Leadership Awards! Honor local jurisdictions adopting pro-housing policies, reducing barriers, and making progress toward housing production goals. Apply by November 15th! tinyurl.com/muxwsedj

DHCD is hiring an Asst. Dir. of Reinvest Baltimore! Support Baltimore City’s vacancy elimination strategy and revitalize communities. Help lead the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative, redeveloping vacant properties throughout Baltimore City. Apply: tinyurl.com/5ah6wpha

The deadline for applications has been extended to November 15th for the new Maryland Housing Leadership Awards! Recognize those leading the way in reducing housing barriers and improving affordability. Click the link to learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/muxwsedj

Congratulations to Jordyn, an EMT with @BaltimoreFire! She recently closed on her first home using the new Maryland Mortgage Program First Homes for First Responders and Teachers loan product. Find out how MMP can help you purchase your first home: mmp.maryland.gov

On Thursday, the @GW_Partnership, in partnership with Housing& and @MWCOG, gathered together senior business, government, and housing leaders from across the region - including Secretary Jake Day - for The Housing We Need: A Shared Agenda.

The discussion focused on translating regional and state-level commitments into local action, strengthening cross-sector collaboration. Secretary Day shared the Moore-Miller Administration's work to streamline processes and collaborate to help Maryland overcome its housing gap.

Recently, DHCD Secretary @jacobrday announced $12.1M in FY2027 for Community Schools Rental Assistance Program, providing emergency financial support for certain families & students experiencing homelessness or at risk for housing instability. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4kbz3v5t

Secretary Jake Day today announced $12.1 million in Fiscal Year 2027 awards through the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program to six organizations across Maryland.

To highlight the impact of the investment, the department hosted an announcement event in Wicomico County in partnership with program grantee Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County.

Learn more about today’s announcement here: bit.ly/4imAAKi

A major milestone for Maryland's first responders! Evan, a firefighter in Prince George's County, is the first homebuyer to close using First Homes for First Responders and Teachers through the Maryland Mortgage Program. Learn more: mmp.maryland.gov

DHCD is hiring a full-time Construction Management Officer. Projects include new construction, substantial rehabilitation and moderate rehabilitation. Projects range in size from one million to thirty-five million dollars. Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/yuset5nz

Gov. Wes Moore announced DHCD has closed financing for phase 2 of HELP Perry Point Veterans Village in Perryville. DHCD will administer more than $23M to for the creation of additional homes for at-risk and formerly homeless veterans and their families: bit.ly/4yCKw8u

Applications are open NOW for the second round of NourishMD grant funding! Up to $150,000 in funding is available for small businesses looking to expand access to healthy and fresh foods in communities experiencing food insecurity. Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/yc6tzcme

Secretary Jake Day joined Maryland Department of Planning Secretary Rebecca Flora on Monday as guest speakers during the American Planning Association Maryland Chapter’s 2026 Conference in Ellicott City.

The group, which focuses on planning through leadership in education, research, advocacy, and ethical practice heard how the Moore-Miller Administration is focused on sustainable growth and how housing is key to building great places and generating economic growth.

Later that evening several planning departments, organizations and students were recognized for creating unique and innovative projects in Maryland communities.

Did you know that criminal screening reforms related to housing went into effect in Maryland earlier this month? Read more about the new laws and what kind of changes they make: tinyurl.com/3u6p5z28

Congratulations to all the Preservation Maryland Phoenix Rising and 2026 Best of Maryland Awards honorees who were recognized Thursday evening!

Secretary Jake Day delivered remarks at the Baltimore event, while projects DHCD supported in Baltimore and Frederick were also highlighted.

Kevin Baynes, Director of Maryland Revitalization Programs for DHCD, was presented the Gearhart Professional Service Award. Baynes is retiring this year after more than three decades with The Department.