AFFORDABLE HOUSING GRAPHIC

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced over $135 million in housing assistance for Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. 

The funds are part of a $30 billion contract renewal fund for the Housing Choice Voucher program, which provides assistance to low-income families and individuals in need of affordable housing. 

Virginia’s Housing Development Authority will receive $94,991,469, plus $2,662,473 for Northampton and Accomack Counties. 

Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development will receive $19,149,039, as well as $1,904,347 for Queen Anne’s County, $1,364,910 for Talbot County and $1,882,662 for Wicomico County. 

The Delaware State Housing Authority will receive $12,920,358, plus $$992,305 for the Dover Housing Authority.

Producer

Bees is an Ocean City local familiar with Eastern Shore culture and history. She is passionate about audience engagement through community journalism, media literacy and language. Before joining WBOC, Bees was Editor in Chief of SU's student news outlet, The Flyer. She is thrilled to serve Delmarva as a newscast producer on WBOC's team.

Recommended for you