PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to Hold Public Hearings on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan for State Fiscal Year 2026–2030

By MEDA Admin | Apr 11, 2025

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking public input on the draft State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan. The plan outlines how federal funding will be used to improve housing, support community development, and provide economic opportunities across the state.

The Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and includes programs such as:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
  • HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
  • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
  • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
  • Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

Public Hearings:

DHCD will host four in-person public hearings and one virtual hearing to receive feedback from Maryland residents. All hearings are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities.

In-Person Hearing Schedule:

  • Monday, April 21, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
    Washington County Free Library
    100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
  • Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
    Charles County Public Library
    10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20603
  • Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
    Queen Anne’s County Library
    121 S. Commerce Street, Centreville, MD 21617
  • Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
    East Columbia Branch Library
    6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Virtual Hearing:

  • Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  • Time: 5:30 p.m.

How to Access the Virtual Hearing:
You may join the hearing using the following Google Meet details:

Comment Period:

DHCD is accepting public comments for 30 days from Tuesday, April 1, 2025, through Friday, May 2, 2025.

How to Submit Comments:

You can send your feedback in one of the following ways:

  • Email: lauren.metz@maryland.gov
  • Phone (verbal comment): (443) 386-7723
  • Mail:
    Lauren Metz
    Senior Federal Compliance Analyst
    Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
    7800 Harkins Road
    Lanham, MD 20706
  • TTY users: 1-800-735-2258

Draft Consolidated Plan Access:

View the Draft Consolidated Plan for more information.

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