DHCD offers various resources that are available to address the challenges and enhancements that BRAC may bring for households and communities. The Department, through its programs, seeks to expand housing opportunities, strengthen neighborhoods, and enhance information as it relates to housing and community development.
Maryland's BRAC Action Plan Released Fact Sheet Letter from Lt. Governor Table of Contents Introduction & Executive Summary Departmental Statements State Action Plan Budget Priorities Legislative Actions Appendices

Housing Opportunities DHCD offers a range of mortgage and rental assistance options to fit Maryland's housing needs. Downpayment and closing cost assistance, interest only loans, as well as capital programs to assist in the construction of rental housing are among a variety of programs available.

DHCD Resources:  Maryland Mortgage Program Downpayment Assistance House Keys/Smart Keys Rental Locator Rental Housing Development Financing All DHCD Programs	Additional Resources: Arundel Community Development Services, Inc Baltimore County Office of Community Conservation Baltimore Housing Cecil County Department of Housing Harford County Housing Howard County Dept of Housing & Community Development Live Baltimore Home Center Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission Prince George’s County Dept. of Housing & Community Development
Neighborhood Revitalization Opportunities The State of Maryland actively encourages growth and investment in Maryland's many historic and revitalizing neighborhoods. DHCD offers a range of programs that provide financial and technical assistance to communities, nonprofit associations, and businesses.

DHCD Resources:  Community Legacy Neighborhood BusinessWorks Main Street Maryland All DHCD Revitalization Programs

Additional Resources: Smart Growth MD Historic Trust Department of Natural Resources Community Parks and Playgrounds Neighborhood Revitalization External Resource Page

Local Resources: Anne Arundel County Baltimore County Baltimore Metropolitan Council Cecil County City of Baltimore Harford County Howard County Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Montgomery County Prince George’s County

Regional Resources: Aberdeen Area - Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor Ft. Meade Area - Washington/Baltimore Region

State of Maryland Resources: Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Chair, BRAC Subcabinet Office of the Lt. Governor Maryland Department of Planning BRAC Resources Base Relocation and Closure (BRAC) Report - December 2006 Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Office of Military and Federal Affairs State of Maryland Impact Analysis: 2006-2020 Maryland Department of Transportation BRAC Transportation Action Plan

Federal Resources: Aberdeen Proving Ground Ft. George G. Meade U. S. Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure 2005 Assistance for DoD Civilian Employees U. S. Army Base Realignment and Closure Division

Map: Map of Maryland Counties

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