Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County

The Trump-Vance administration withdrew the harmful NOFO that slashes support for permanent housing programs by more than half, putting as many as 170,000 people at risk of returning to homelessness. The administration has reserved the right to issue yet another NOFO and NLIHC will be ready to respond to the next challenge. Read more: nlihc.org/news/trump-van…

Exciting housing in Baltimore. The whole block of #MuraSt being transformed by @rebuild_metro. Community-led development brought #TheHammond, 109 units at all levels of affordability on top of a library. Thanks to @LiveBaltimore for the program last week!

Secretary Jake Day helped celebrate grand opening of the Hammond at Greenmount Park and the new Johnston Square branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. This project is part of the ongoing community-driven transformation of Johnston Square w/ new apartments & a new library branch.

Yesterday we learned about the 109 affordable housing units--Hammond at Greenmount Park-- built above the new Johnston Square branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. @rebuild_metro, #ReginaHammond, + the community made it happen. Let's get community-led workforce housing in MoCo!

Save the date! May 15, 2026 for the AHCMC Annual Affordable Housing Summit. Returning to the Marriott North Bethesda Conference Center. Early bird registration is now open. eventbrite.com/e/the-35th-ann…

This is our favorite award to present each year – helping first-time homeowners in Montgomery County with their closing costs! 🎉Applications are now open for this year’s potential winners. 🏡 Learn more & apply here: affordablehousingconference.org/copy-of-grants

Congratulations to all of the Habitat homeowners around the world who are celebrating the first of many joyous occasions in their new home this weekend! 🏘️😍🔑 #FeelGoodFriday

Green Street Housing and TM Associates are partnering to develop high-quality affordable housing in Smithsburg, MD, through the acquisition and rehabilitation of The Point at Smithsburg apartments. Read the article below to learn more! kilgorenewsherald.com/green-street-h…

Cities are turning unused office spaces into affordable housing units. Read the article to learn more! marylandmatters.org/2024/12/02/cit…

Honoring Dr. King's dream today and every day. Let’s continue the fight for justice and equality. #MLKDay #JusticeForAll

Baltimore County is making big strides in achieving their goal of 1000 affordable housing units by 2027 with their new project, Loch Raven Overlook. Read the article below to learn more about Loch Raven Overlook and what it means to Baltimore County! nottinghammd.com/2024/12/19/ols…

Read the article below to explore how the affordable housing crisis affects both homeowners and renters in Maryland, and learn about the various approaches different regions of the state are taking to tackle this pressing issue. thedailyrecord.com/2024/12/27/add…

Our 2025 Winter/Spring AHCMC Journal is currently in the works. In the meantime, take a moment to catch up on our 2024 Winter/Spring Journal. Click the link below to access last year's Winter/Spring Journal! irp.cdn-website.com/1762a213/files…

Howard University is playing a key role in developing affordable housing in D.C., paving the way for HBCUs to create significant opportunities in the affordable housing sector. Read the article to learn more! thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho…

Applications are open for AHCMC's "Break the Barrier to Home Ownership" program! This program provides down-payment and closing cost assistance to moderate income families in Montgomery County. Click the link below to see if you qualify and apply! affordablehousingconference.org/copy-of-grants

One week left! Submit your article on affordable housing by January 10, 2025. Click on our previous post below for more information!

AHCMC wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year filled with joy and success!

Our Fall Roundtable, "Sticker Shock: Why Housing Cost So Much And What (If Anything) Can Be Done About It?," was a success! Panelists discussed the economics of development illuminating reasons why housing is so expensive and explored ways to deliver more affordable housing.

Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season to you and your family, from all of us at AHCMC!

More than ever, there's a pressing need for safe, affordable housing for families across the country, and we're urging Congress to take action in 2025, a big year for anticipated tax legislation. bit.ly/4fs3rJB