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Housing Policy & News Dashboard

Tracking Baltimore housing developments, supportive housing policy, and homelessness initiatives impacting our community.

Policy Alert: Federal housing officials are reviewing potential adjustments to Continuum of Care funding allocations, which could impact permanent supportive housing programs nationwide.

Baltimore Housing & Homelessness Snapshot

3,247

PIT Count (2025)

1,412

PSH Units

583

Rapid Rehousing Placements

1,980

Shelter Capacity

26%

Increase in Street Outreach Encounters
Baltimore Housing News
Baltimore Initiative PIT Count

Baltimore conducts annual Point-in-Time Count to assess homelessness

January 2026

Volunteers and service providers across Baltimore participated in the annual federally required Point-in-Time Count, surveying individuals experiencing homelessness to better understand housing needs and guide funding decisions.

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Funding Supportive Housing

Maryland awards $1.75M in community investment tax credits

January 2026

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced funding awards supporting nonprofit housing initiatives, including projects focused on affordable housing and services for individuals exiting homelessness.

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Maryland Housing Policy
State Policy Grant Program

Maryland expands housing investment incentives for nonprofit developers

February 2026

State housing leaders announced expanded incentives designed to encourage nonprofit housing developers to accelerate construction of affordable units and supportive housing programs.

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Federal Housing Policy
Federal Policy HUD Funding

HUD announces new funding opportunities for supportive housing expansion

February 2026

Federal housing officials released new grant opportunities designed to expand permanent supportive housing and homelessness prevention programs across Continuum of Care systems nationwide.

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National Housing News
Housing Study Homelessness Programs

National housing advocates call for expanded supportive housing investment

February 2026

Advocacy groups and policy experts continue to push for increased federal funding for permanent supportive housing programs as homelessness rises in several urban areas.

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