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About Housing & Community Development
The mission of the Frederick County Department of Housing and Community Development is to assist in the provision of affordable housing for Frederick County residents with an emphasis on special needs populations, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and low to moderate income workforce households.
News and Announcements
We are excited to announce HAP Program changes effective March 9, 2018!! HAP loan amounts have increased to $8,000 and $10,000!! Changes also include updated income limits and requirements for Homebuyer ducation. See our Homebuyer Programs page for more information.
See County Executive Jan Gardner's latest "highlights" video - Wrapping Up an Exciting Year!
Coalition for the Homeless 2017 Annual Forum Presentation.
The Department of Housing and Community Development has been awarded $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to support the County's Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP). Press Release. For more information contact Sarah Nelson.
Housing staff and members of the Affordable Housing Council joined with other community partners for a conversation and collaboration around affordable housing at the 2017 Affordable Housing Summit held Thursday, October 26th, and sponsored by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Coalition for the Homeless 2017 Annual Forum Presentation.
The Department of Housing and Community Development has been awarded $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to support the County's Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP). Press Release. For more information contact Sarah Nelson.
Housing staff and members of the Affordable Housing Council joined with other community partners for a conversation and collaboration around affordable housing at the 2017 Affordable Housing Summit held Thursday, October 26th, and sponsored by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
The Housing Department has MOVED to 401 Sagner Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 (Accessible by TransIT - #40/route 40 Connector). We're looking forward to seeing you!
Executive Gardner urges seniors, homeowners & renters to take advantage of tax credit programs to save money. See press release for additional information.
Assistance
- Are you homeless or in an emergency housing situation? Contact the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs at 301-631-2670.
- Need Help? Dial 2-1-1. Maryland's 2-1-1 information and referral system connects you to health and human service resources in your community. View Maryland's 2-1-1 informational flyer.
- NOW OPEN!!! The Prosperity Center in the Bernard W. Brown Community Center. The Prosperity Center is a joint initiative of the United Way of Frederick County and the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick, designed to help provide resources for the working poor. Contact the United Way's Prosperity Center at 301-663-4231.
- Foreclosure Assistance: Frederick Community Action Agency - 301-600-1506; Maryland mortgage programs - 1-877-462-7555.
Contact Us
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Housing & Community Development
401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
Ph: 301-600-1061
Fx: 301-600-3585
Hours
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rental Programs Office
is closed to the public
on Wednesday
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