May our Native American residents be encouraged this month that human rights does not require you to absolve yourself of your “Indianness.” But instead, it is in the power of the powwow and the protest that Native justice is found. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

New MIHUs at Wellington Farms. We’re so excited!!

We are now accepting applications through July 29 for homeownership. #comehometohowardcounty

The pandemic has impacted many facets of our lives, including homeownership. Our HoCo Housing ComDev. team has remained dedicated to providing programs to assist residents with homebuying. Please, join me in congratulating them for receiving a 2022 Achievement Award from NACo Digital Team.

In recent years, we have made investments so that residents of all ages and abilities can thrive. It's gratifying to receive national recognition, and we will continue our efforts to make our playgrounds, trails, transportation system and more the best in the country, for all.

.Calvin Ball & HoCo Housing ComDev. announce nxt steps for #HoCoMD historic Housing Opportunities Trust Fund. Applicants now sought to serve on the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee, which will assist in oversight of the fund. To learn more: howardcountymd.gov/News101822.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced a transformational $1.3 Million in rental assistance to be available beginning March 6. Log on to howardcountymd.gov/DHCD-COVID for more details and how to apply. #evictionprevention

.Calvin Ball & HoCo Housing ComDev. announce proposals for 2nd round of funding from Housing Opportunities Trust Fund to help address #HoCoMD affordable housing needs & gaps, now being accepted . To learn more, visit howardcountymd.gov/News112823.

We invite #HoCoMD to join Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity on 12/27, 5:30 pm at Howard County Recreation & Parks HTCC for County's annual #Kwanzaa celebration. Come immerse yourself in the rich traditions & cultural significance of Kwanzaa, as we honor African American heritage & values. To register: bit.ly/HOCOKWANZAA.

Our new Community Ambassador cohort is in full swing! Join them on Wed. 2/21 at 6pm at the East Columbia Library! Ambassadors will be learning from the experts in our departments of HoCo Housing ComDev. hococommunity and Social Services. Register now at humanservicesambassador.eventbrite.com

.Calvin Ball releases draft regulations to expand homeownership programs & announces HoCo Housing ComDev. to hold public hearing on 4/2 to discuss updates & gather feedback re: proposed amendments to its SDLP& RLF program regulations. To learn more #HoCoMD: howardcountymd.gov/News022324.

.Calvin Ball launches new transformative homeownership program, OWN, & unveils updates to HoCo Housing ComDev. regulations & a $4 million commitment toward homeownership in his Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget. To find out more #HoCoMD, visit howardcountymd.gov/News040324b.

July marks an open enrollment period for HoCo Housing ComDev. MIHU program. If you are interested in calling #HoCoMD home thru this inclusionary zoning program that offers quality new homes at reduced sale prices to income eligible families, visit howardcountymd.gov/DHCD-MIHU-Prog… to learn more.

.Calvin Ball has announced that HoCo Housing ComDev. has secured $5.8M in Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program funds from Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist w/ the redevelopment of 2 mixed-income housing communities in #ColumbiaMD. To learn more #HoCoMD, visit howardcountymd.gov/News110724.

Howard County homeowners, you may be eligible for property tax relief through the Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit program. Applications are due by September 1st each year, so don’t wait! Learn more and apply today: dat.maryland.gov/realproperty/p….

The Leola Dorsey Day Resource Center located at 10390 Guilford Road will be closed to the public today, April 23rd through Sunday, April 27th for water damage repairs.  Staff will be on site today to provide a brown bag lunch.

If you need laundry or bathing facilities a bus pass will be provided for you to visit The City of Laurel Multiservice Center at 204 Fort Meade Road.  We apologize for any inconvenience and will post updates.  Please pass the word. #HowardCountyHousing #Homless

HEADS UP: HoCo Housing ComDev. Leola Dorsey Day Resource Ctr at 10390 Guilford Rd, #JessupMD, is CLOSED to the public now thru 4/27, due to H2O damage sustained from a nearby leak. Staff will be onsite today, 4/23, 2-6 pm & this Sat, 4/26, 10 am-2 pm during the ctr’s normal walk-in hrs,

UPDATE: The Leola Dorsey Day Resource Center will be OPEN today it’s normal hours from 10 am - 2 pm. Thank you for your patience.

“These projects are about what we do together not what we do individually. We are really happy to have played a role here.” Peter Engel, Howard County Housing Commission at Grand Opening of #PatuxentCommons HoCo Housing ComDev.