Moore-Miller Administration Announces $17.6 Million Investment to Create or Preserve 555 Affordable Housing Units

ANNAPOLIS, MD –  Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced $17.6 million in funding to seven projects through federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and state and federal rental housing programs, including $9.6 million in tax credits, estimated to generate $79 million in tax credit equity. These awards will result in the creation or preservation of 555 high quality, energy-efficient, affordable rental units in seven counties and Baltimore City.

“A quality home is the key for any hardworking Marylander family to thrive,” said Gov. Moore. “That’s why my administration is dedicated to investing in affordable and accessible housing throughout the state, to ensure no one is priced out of their home and families can continue to build their future right here in Maryland.” 

The announcement builds on Gov. Moore’s September 2025 Housing Starts Here executive order and the administration’s continued commitment to addressing Maryland’s housing affordability and availability crises. The order directed the Department to develop a plan to accelerate the process for awarding and distributing funding for affordable multifamily housing projects.

All projects competing in this round were required to satisfy new requirements of the 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan’s Housing Starts Now category, including being zoned for the intended use or having preliminary or full site plan approval. Awarded projects must also close financing within 12 months of receiving an award to ensure construction is complete and housing is ready for occupancy faster than previous competitive round timelines.

“More housing means more people can put down roots and build futures here in Maryland. As housing costs continue to rise and Marylanders are priced out of communities they love, it’s the job of state government to find solutions and create more opportunities for people, families and communities to thrive,” said Secretary Jake Day. “This round of Low Income Housing Tax Credit awards will directly support the Moore-Miller administration’s goal to make Maryland a more affordable place to live by creating or preserving hundreds of units of much-needed affordable housing.”  

By leveraging non-competitive 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in addition to the competitive 9% credits, the 7 projects will create or preserve 555 total units for families. Of those units, 345 will be created through the competitive awards and 210 will be created as a part of “twinned” projects, which combine the use of 9% and 4% tax credits. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Awards are determined through competitive application rounds held by the Department. In this round, the Department received 10 applications, requesting approximately $12.9 million in federal tax credits.

"As we continue to drive historic progress in Baltimore with the support of our State partners, we're committed to development without displacement," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "We want to make sure all of our residents, no matter their income or zip code, can find a safe place to call home in our city. Programs like this one are an important part of that effort, and I'm grateful to Governor Moore, Secretary Day, the Maryland and Baltimore City Housing Departments, and all of the community partners—including in the neighborhood where I grew up, Park Heights—for their collaboration to make these projects possible.”

For a full list of competitive awards, visit Spring/Summer 2026 Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits Awards.

The announcement event was held at Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church, near the site of an awarded development project in Park Heights, Gillis Memorial GrandFamily Apartments. The project, sponsored by developer Woda Cooper Development, Inc., will create 50 units of new, affordable housing for intergenerational families in Baltimore City.

“Woda Cooper is incredibly proud to be a part of revitalizing the community through projects like the Gillis GrandFamily Apartment development, in partnership with the Gillis Memorial Community Development Corporation,” said Malik Jordan, Senior Vice President of Development, Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. “Today’s 2026 tax credit allocation reflects the investment of Park Heights Renaissance, Baltimore City, and the State of Maryland, as we collectively bring this vision to life.”

Applications for the second 2026 competitive round are due by October 21, 2026. For more information on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, visit the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s website. 

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