The mission of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) is to:Prevent and address factors contributing to the physical decline of residential and commercial areasPromote fair and equitable landlord-tenant relationsExpand the supply of affordable housingEnsure existing housing remains safe and well-maintainedSupport community programs that enhance residents' quality of lifeDHCA 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...

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The mission of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) is to:

• Prevent and address factors contributing to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas
• Promote fair and equitable landlord-tenant relations
• Expand the supply of affordable housing
• Ensure existing housing remains safe and well-maintained
• Support community programs that enhance residents' quality of life

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, Facility Planning, and White Oak Commercial Area Improvements and Revitalization 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

The recommended FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program for DHCA's Community Development program includes three ongoing projects, totaling $6.3 million over six years. This reflects a $2.1 million or 25.3 percent reduction from the amended FY25-30 total of $8.5 million, primarily due to the completion of sub projects within the Countywide Facade Easement, and White Oak Commercial Area Improvements and Revitalization projects.

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