Maryland Housing Counseling Grants Send $2.175 Million to 43 Organizations

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Maryland Housing Counseling Grants totaling $2.175 million will support 43 organizations during fiscal year 2027, the state Department of Housing and Community Development announced Thursday. The awards are intended to expand access to advice and legal help for residents facing major housing decisions or instability.

Funded services include foreclosure and eviction prevention, homebuyer education, financial coaching and low-cost legal assistance. The programs are designed to reach households before a missed payment, court filing or confusing purchase process becomes a larger crisis.

The recipient list spans the state and includes Belair-Edison Neighborhoods in Baltimore City. That local award matters because housing counseling is often most useful when residents can meet with organizations that understand neighborhood conditions, public programs and the practical barriers families encounter.

The department described the awards as part of Maryland’s broader effort to preserve stable housing and improve pathways to homeownership. Although the announcement rounds the package to $2.2 million in its headline, the detailed total is $2.175 million across all 43 awards.

For renters and homeowners, the funding does not create an automatic cash benefit. It supports organizations that can explain options, help assemble documents, connect clients with relief programs and provide legal guidance where available. Residents should contact participating organizations directly to confirm eligibility and appointment capacity. Starting early can preserve more choices, especially before a foreclosure sale, eviction hearing or purchase deadline becomes imminent.

The total, recipient count and supported services are listed in the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announcement. The release also provides the statewide award list for residents and referral partners.

For more reporting on local housing systems, read Power1047’s update on Baltimore homeless shelter conditions and the latest OIG recommendations.