Affordable Housing
Prince George’s County is committed to preserving housing affordability and we are working hard to diversify the County’s housing stock. We cannot have quality economic development without affordable housing. Our key economic development goals for growing jobs and the commercial tax base must be anchored by infrastructure that serves a range of household incomes, especially around transit-oriented development opportunities. Our community is growing, and it is up to us to make the right choices now.
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has several options to review affordable housing in the County.
Affordable Housing Portfolio
Review affordable housing developments for families and seniors. The Affordable Housing Portfolio provides a comprehensive look at the housing developments in Prince George's County that have been awarded gap financing from HOME, the Housing Investment Trust Fund (HITF), the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Preservation Loan Fund, or where the County's Right of First Refusal has been exercised on a property to maintain its affordability.
DHCD does not lease, own, or sell affordable housing. We provide financing for new construction and the preservation of affordable housing. In addition to the listings in the Portfolio, to search for affordable housing throughout the county and state, visit MDHousingSearch.org
Affordable Housing Inventory Map
Inventory Map
DHCD compiled a list of the affordable housing inventory in Prince George's County. The inventory map shows affordable rent-restricted housing. Each red dot marks the site of a rent-restricted affordable housing project – the different Council districts are also labeled. Clicking each dot shows the project’s name, the number of affordable/total units, and the anticipated date of affordability expiration.
Special thanks to our Information Technology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team for creating the map.
Identify where affordable housing is located in the County.
Housing Affordability Dashboard
Affordability Dashboard
Our Housing Affordability Dashboard is an on-line affordable housing data portal and tool that serves as a doorway to access key housing metrics and track housing indicators. It is designed to be used by:
- County leadership
- Councilmembers
- Policymakers
- Planners
- Affordable housing providers
- Advocates
- Landlords
- Residents
The dashboard provides information and data on the number of overall affordable housing properties, apartment types, locations, and other metrics. Visitors can filter the dashboard to view specific data. The dashboard also provides information on single-family home preservation and first-time home buyer locations.
Housing Goals & Tools Videos
Prince George’s County is committed to expanding housing opportunities, preserving quality affordable housing, and supporting vibrant, sustainable communities for residents at every stage of life. The County’s comprehensive housing efforts are guided by the recommendations outlined in Housing Opportunities for All, the County’s Comprehensive Housing Strategy, which provides a framework for addressing housing needs and expanding access to quality, attainable housing throughout Prince George’s County.
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) plays a central role in advancing these priorities through a range of programs, partnerships, investments, and resources that support the preservation and production of affordable housing, homeownership, neighborhood revitalization, and housing stability.
The Housing Opportunities for All Workgroup brought together community stakeholders and partners over several years to help advance the County’s comprehensive housing strategy. The resulting report continues to serve as an important resource for understanding the County’s housing challenges, opportunities, and strategies for creating greater housing choice and opportunity.
To help residents, community partners, developers, and other stakeholders better understand this work, DHCD offers videos highlighting the County’s housing goals and the tools available to help achieve them. These engaging, information-rich videos provide an overview of DHCD’s programs and strategies in both English and Spanish.
Together, these resources provide insight into how Prince George’s County is working to expand housing opportunity, strengthen communities, and ensure that quality, attainable housing remains an important part of the County’s future.