Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Housing Owners and Developers

DHCD will hold a virtual pre-proposal conference on February 11, 2026, at 11:00 am EST. To take part in the pre-proposal conference, please send an email to kkjones@co.pg.md.us to RSVP to receive a link to the conference.

The purpose of the pre-proposal conference is to present an overview of the NOFA process, review the requirements for working with funding sources and to answer questions. Please be advised that questions must be limited to the NOFA requirements.

The schedule for the 2026 NOFA is:

NOFA posted to the web:                     January 26, 2026
Pre-proposal conference:                    February 11, 2026
Application submission deadline:             March 31, 2026
Applicants notified of decisions:                 April 30, 2026
 

DHCD will consider applications outside of the NOFA timeframe for priority, time-sensitive projects that have secured necessary financing and are in a position to progress towards closing.  To be considered, please request a pre-application meeting with DHCD to discuss the project details, available resources, application process, legislative requirements, and schedule.  Submit your meeting request to Pamela Wilson, Housing Development Program Manager, at pawilson@co.pg.md.us

Visit DHCD's Notice of Funding Availability website to view a copy of the NOFA, review the 2026 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Analysis and the 2026 Tip Fee Schedule.