The mission of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) is:to plan and implement activities which prevent and correct problems that contribute to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas;ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants;increase the supply of new affordable housing; maintain existing housing stock in safe condition; andsupport community programs that benefit our residents. DHCA oversees Community Development and Housing Programs to achieve its goals. The County's Community Development Program involves the design and implementation of intergovernmental strategies that address problems contributing to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas,...
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The mission of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) is:
- to plan and implement activities which prevent and correct problems that contribute to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas;
- ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants;
- increase the supply of new affordable housing;
- maintain existing housing stock in safe condition; and
- support community programs that benefit our residents.
DHCA oversees Community Development and Housing Programs to achieve its goals. The County's Community Development Program involves the design and implementation of intergovernmental strategies that address problems contributing to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas, and that support improvements to the quantity and quality of housing for low and moderate income families. The activities carried out within the Community Development Program of DHCA include: design and construction of street improvements, sidewalks, and other infrastructure improvements; public facilities and amenities to assure the compatibility of assisted housing and small retail centers with surrounding areas; and Central Business District (CBD) revitalization.
The Department's commercial revitalization activities are designed to encourage renewal of older shopping areas to meet contemporary commercial demands as well as revitalization of smaller commercial centers as focal points for the local community.
HIGHLIGHTS
Continue to provide support for the Countywide Facade Easement and Facility Planning projects.
PROGRAM CONTACTS
Contact Pofen Salem of DHCA at 240.777.3728 or Anita Aryeetey of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2784 for more information regarding this department's capital budget.
CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW
Two ongoing projects comprise the recommended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program for DHCA, for a total six-year cost of $4.3 million, which is a reduction of $498,000 or 10% from the Amended FY23-28 total six-year cost 0f $4.8 million.
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