Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Housing Owners and Developers
Housing Development Division:
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Owners and Developers during the 2026 funding round for housing and community development is now open.
The schedule for the 2026 NOFA is:
NOFA posted to the web: January 26, 2026
Pre-proposal conference: February 11, 2026
Second Pre-proposal conference: April 2, 2026
Application submission deadline: April 30, 2026
Applicants notified of decisions: June 1, 2026
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. This second pre-proposal conference is optional for those who attended the first pre-proposal conference. No additional or new information is expected. Please be advised that questions must be limited to the NOFA requirements.
If you missed the PowerPoint presentation during the first Pre-Proposal Conference on February 11, 2026, you can review the presentation here.
If you missed the first Pre-Proposal Conference Webinar on February 11, 2026, you can take part in the second pre-proposal conference by sending an email to kkjones@co.pg.md.us to RSVP to receive a link to the conference.
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.
