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Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Awards Grants to Address Plumbing Poverty

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The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) has announced awards from the Plumbing Poverty Program (PPP) to five local governments and nonprofit organizations, providing a total of $1,400,000 to support plumbing access and upgrades for low-income households in six counties. The awards aim to address issues related to water access that impact the quality of life for low-income Marylanders and their families. The program aligns with the MAHT's mission to enhance the availability of affordable housing and related services for households earning less than 50% of the Area Median Income.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust awarded grants to five organizations: The County Commissioners of Charles County, The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Habitat for Humanity Wicomico County, Inc., Rebuilding Together Howard County, Inc., and SHORE UP!, Inc.
  • The grants will support plumbing access and upgrades for low-income households in six counties: Charles, Howard, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester.
  • The Plumbing Poverty Program provides two-year grants to enhance existing government and nonprofit plumbing rehabilitation programs that assist scattered-site, owner-occupied households in their local communities.
  • The program aims to address issues related to water access that impact the quality of life for low-income Marylanders and their families, with a focus on households earning less than 30% of the Area Median Income.
  • The grants will improve the health and safety of low-income households, particularly in rural areas where many people on fixed incomes have limited access to basic necessities like hot and cold running water.
  • The program reflects Governor Wes Moore's promise to leave no one behind, ensuring that every Marylander, regardless of their income or location, has access to a healthy, safe, and dignified home.

Statistics:

  • Total funding awarded: $1,400,000
  • Number of awards: 5
  • Counties receiving funding: Charles, Howard, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester
  • Estimated number of households benefiting from the program: 500-1000
  • Area Median Income threshold for eligibility: 50% and below, with a focus on households earning 30% or below

Sources:

  • Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
  • Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT)
  • Habitat for Humanity Wicomico County, Inc.
  • Rebuilding Together Howard County, Inc.
  • SHORE UP!, Inc.

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