| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| 1. What is DHCD? |
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The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a cabinet-level
State agency created in 1987 to strengthen communities, provide affordable
housing for people of limited income, and promote Maryland's heritage and
traditions. Additional information is available in the About
DHCD subsection.
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| 2. I would like to buy a home and/or renovate my current home.
Where can I get information on homeownership programs and/or renovation
programs? |
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Information about buying and/or renovating a home can be found through the DHCD
website in the Buying a Home and
Improving a Home subsections.
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| 3. How can I reach the Maryland Historical Trust? |
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Information about the Maryland Historical Trust can be found through the DHCD
website in the Heritage Preservation
subsection. For additional information, visit the Maryland Historical Trust
website at http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net.
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| 4. Where can I get information about rental service programs? |
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Rental service programs and other renter-related programs can be found on the DHCD home page by
selecting "Programs" on the left navigation Bar then, selecting the Rental Assistance subsection.
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| 5. Where can I get information about building codes in
Maryland? |
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Building code information can be found through
Code Lynx or SmartCodes: The Maryland
Building Rehabilitation Code Program.
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| 6. Where can I get information about SmartCodes or Smart Growth
initiatives? |
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SmartCodes information is available through the DHCD website in the
SmartCodes: The Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Program subsection.
Additional Statewide Smart Growth information is available at the Maryland
Department of Planning's Smart
Growth in Maryland website.
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| 7. I am a reporter and need information for a news article. Who
can provide information about DHCD programs? |
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Media inquiries should be directed to DHCD's Office of
Communications.
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| 8. How can I contact Customer Service? |
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Customer Service can be reached by calling toll-free (MARYLAND ONLY) Customer
Service Hotline at 1-800-756-0119 or by emailing
customerservice@dhcd.state.md.us. Additional information about getting
in touch with DHCD can be found in the Contact Us subsection.
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| 9. Where can I get information about tax credits? |
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DHCD features several programs that use tax credits. Click
here for a brief overview of DHCD's various tax credit programs.
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| 10. How can I get Maryland Revitalization information and/or
get information about starting a business in my neighborhood? |
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Extensive revitalization information can be found on the DHCD website in the
Revitalizing Our Communities subsection. Additional revitalization
contact information can be found in the
Contact Us section. Information and programs directly relating to
businesses can be found in the Business
Assistance subsection.
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| 11. How can I get information about purchasing a home or
property owned by DHCD? |
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DHCD's website features a listing of State Owned Homes For
Sale that is updated weekly.
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