BUILDING CODES ADMINISTRATION
Under Division of Credit Assurance, tranferred to Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation in July 2018 (Chapter 673, Acts of 2018).
BUREAU OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Formerly under Department of Human Resources, transferred to Division of Neighborhood Revitalization of Department of Housing and Community Development in July 2017. Renamed Homeless Initiatives in 2017.
BURIAL SITES & OBJECTS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Authorized in 1994, Committee was never appointed.
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
In 2017, disbanded with Business Performance, while Housing and Economic Research moved under the Office of Public Information.
COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
COMMUNITY LEGACY & SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY LEGACY BOARD
Ex officio: John R. Griffin, Secretary of Natural Resources; Richard E. Hall, Secretary of Planning; Beverley K. Swaim-Staley, Secretary of Transportation; vacancy, Special Secretary of Smart Growth.
Established in July 2001, Community Legacy Board administered Community Legacy Program (Chapter 567, Acts of 2001).
Chaired by Secretary of Housing and Community Development, Board consisted of six ex officio members (Code Housing & Community Development Article, sec. 6-203).
Authorization for Board was repealed on June 1, 2010 (Chapter 487, Acts of 2010).
Community Legacy Board was assisted by an advisory committee in deciding which projects to fund. Committee's eleven members were appointed by Governor, who named chair (Code Housing & Community Development Article, sec. 6-212).
Authorization for Board was repealed on June 1, 2010 (Chapter 487, Acts of 2010).
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
CREDIT ASSURANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
For underwriting insurance of mortgage loans and managing insured loan portfolio, Committee advised Fund on what policies and criteria should be used. Committee also counseled Fund on structuring of its credit assurance programs to maintain fiscal integrity of Fund and of reserve backing for each program.
Committee has been inactive since 1999.
DIVISION OF HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PROGRAMS
DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
HISTORIC ST. MARY'S CITY COMMISSION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS
LEAD HAZARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
MARYLAND BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE ADVISORY COUNCIL
MARYLAND BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE PROGRAM
MARYLAND BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE PROGRAM
MARYLAND HOUSING POLICY COMMISSION
MARYLAND REVITALIZATION CENTER
Although Center still operates as a satellite office of Division, its interagency mission ceased in 2001.
MARYLAND SMART GROWTH INVESTMENT FUND WORK GROUP
Chair: Raymond A. Skinner, Secretary of Housing & Community Development
Appointed by Secretary of Housing & Community Development: Richard G. Griffin; David S. Iannucci, Esq.; Robert S. Kaufman; Rod Lawrence; Donald A. Manekin; Brenda McKenzie; Joan J. Millane; John M. Prugh.
Appointed by Senate President: James C. Rosapepe
Appointed by House Speaker: Stephen W. Lafferty
Ex officio: Teresa A. Garraty, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; Thomas S. Dann, designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Jenny B. King, designee of Secretary of Planning; Andrew J. Scott, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Jon M. Laria, Esq., Chair, Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission.
At request of General Assembly, Secretary of Housing and Community Development convened Maryland Smart Growth Investment Fund Work Group in June 2013 (Chapters 592 & 593, Acts of 2013). To accelerate smart growth, revitalization, and sustainable development in State's sustainable communities and tranist-oriented development areas, Work Group researched and made recommendations for an investment and management model for Maryland Smart Growth Investment Fund.
On Dec. 26, 2013, Secretary reported Work Group's findings and recommendations to Governor and General Assembly.
Authorization for Work Group ended May 31, 2014.
MULTIFAMILY PROGRAMS
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSWORKS PROGRAM
NETWORK SYSTEMS OPERATIONS
Network Systems Operations created and maintained an information systems infrastructure that provided access to data for Department staff and customers, including citizens, local government, lenders, developers, lawyers, and investment bankers. Office supported hardware and software of Local Area Network (LAN) and provided Department with Wide Area Network capabilities. In addition, office enhanced customer service through data systems management.
OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF BUDGET
OFFICE OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
OFFICE OF COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
OFFICE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
OFFICE OF DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE SERVICES
OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF FACILITIES & FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES
OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & PLANNING
OFFICE OF PLANNING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING, & RESEARCH
OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF REGIONAL ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF RESEARCH, POLICY, & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF RURAL BROADBAND
Office mission was to ensure that every rural Marylander has access to broadband services, regardless of location. Through partnerships with local jurisdictions and private sector, Office offered funding and technical assistance to help entities qualify for federal financing opportunities. To complement other funding sources, Office also has initiated a broadband funding structure through Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program at Department of Housing and Community Development. Through these efforts, rural communities and residents were to be served by internet.
In April 2021, Office of Rural Broadband was replaced by Office of Statewide Broadband (Chapter 74, Acts of 2021).
OFFICE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PERSONNEL OFFICE
PISCATAWAY INDIAN NATION, INC., RECOGNITION ADVSORY COMMITTEE
PISCATAWAY-CONOY CONFEDERACY & SUBTRIBES, INC., RECOGNITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
SINGLE-FAMILY PROGRAMS
SMART CODES
SOFTWARE & DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL ASSETS
Special Assets provided longer mortgage terms than were generally available; reduced monthly payments for tenants; and enabled higher loan-to-value ratio mortgages for borrowers. Programs included construction loans and permanent loans.
Under Division of Credit Assurance, disbanded in 2011, and functions dispersed to other units.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES & TRAINING
SPECIAL PROGRAMS, PLANNING, & TRAINING
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & PLANNING
STATE COMMISSION ON NEIGHBORHOODS
TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE RENOVATION & REPAIR NEEDS OF SENIOR HOMEOWNERS
Appointed by Secretary of Housing & Community Development:
With assistance from departments of Aging, Health and Mental Hygiene, and Human Resources, Department of Housing and Comunity Development convened Task Force to Study the Renovation and Repair Needs of Senior Homeowners in June 2012 (Chapter 695, Acts of 2012). Task Force studied methods for identifying statewide which limited-income seniors owned and occupied single-family homes, and what their needs were for home repair, safety, and energy conservation.
In Dec. 2012, Task Force reported its findings to Governor and General Assembly.
Authorization for Task Force extended through May 31, 2013.
UNDERWRITING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Created in November 2015 to oversee two offices: Business Performance; and Housing and Economic Research.
Transferred to Department of Human Resources on Oct. 1, 2005 (Chapter 440, Acts of 2005).
Chair: Raymond A. Skinner, Secretary of Housing & Community Development
ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COMMUNITY LEGACY BOARD
Appointed by Governor:
Christopher F. Drummond, Esq., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2008
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., 2004; R. Stevens Cassard, Jr., 2006; Nguyen Minh Chau, 2006; Fred Sissine, 2006; William M. Breichner, 2007; Wendi Wagner Peters, 2007; Carl S. Williams, 2007; Melvin A. Bilal, Esq., 2008; Laura L. Davidson, 2008; Sylvester Vaughns, 2008.
Governor formed Credit Assurance Review Committee in Dec. 1993 (COMAR 05.06.05). Committee advised Division of Credit Assurance on credit assurance programs of Maryland Housing Fund. Committee alerted Fund to new programs for housing insurance or credit assurance or to innovative uses for current programs. Committee also recommended how to use Fund resources for benefit of State residents and for raising capital to support insurance reserves or programs through public or private sources.
With exception of Commission on Indian Affairs, transferred to Department of Planning on Oct. 1, 2005 (Chapter 440, Acts of 2005). Division's Comission on Indian Affairs transferred to Department of Human Resources on Oct. 1, 2005 (Chapter 440, Acts of 2005).
In 1998, reorganized as Division of Information Technology.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, functions assumed by Community Development Block Grant Program and Office of Community Services in Dec. 1996.
Formerly under Maryland Housing Fund, functions transferred to Division of Finance and Administration in 1998.
Transferred from Department to become an independent unit within Office of Governor on July 1, 1997 (Chapter 583, Acts of 1997).
Within Division of Information Technology, Information Technology Operations was organized in 2003.
Last met in May 1996.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, restructured as Infrastructure Bond Program in 2006.
Under Office of Secretary, disbanded in March 2001.
Under Division of Credit Assurance, transferred to Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation in July 2018 (Chapter 673, Acts of 2018).
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, renamed Smart Codes in March 2001.
Under Division of Credit Assurance, transferred to Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation in July 2018 (Chapter 673, Acts of 2018).
Abolished in 1997 (Chapter 21, Acts of 1997).
Opened in May 1998, Maryland Revitalization Center was envisioned as a joint venture of those State agencies most concerned with implementing Maryland's Smart Growth Initiative. Among State agencies formerly working with Center were Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Planning, Department of Transportation, and Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention.
Staff: Carol Anne Gilbert (410) 514-7288; e-mail: gilbert@mdhousing.org
Under Maryland Housing Fund, renamed Multifamily Asset Management in 1998.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, reorganized in 2006 as Neighborhood BusinessWorks Program.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, reformed as Business Lending, and moved to Community Development Administration in April 2015.
In 1996, Network Systems Operations formed as Office of Information Systems within Division of Information Technology and Portfolio Management. In 1998, it adopted its present name.
Under Division of Finance and Administration, renamed Office of Financial Operations in July 1998.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.
Under Division of Finance and Administration, functions transferred to Office of Financial Planning and Review in July 1998.
Under Business Process Improvement.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, reorganized as Office of Community Resources in Nov. 2001.
Under Office of Secretary, separated in July 2004 into two units: Office of Marketing, and Office of Government and Public Affairs.
Under Office of Secretary, restructured as Office of Public Information in April 2015.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, functions assigned to Office of Community Resources in 2003.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, programs transferred to Office of Programs and Regional Development in April 2006.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, originally formed in Dec. 1996, and reorganized as Office of Community Development in March 2001.
In Office of Secretary, disbanded in March 2001.
Under Division of Information Technology, reorganized in 2003 as Software and Development.
Restructured as Office of Human Resources in March 2008.
Under Office of Secretary, discontinued in early 2007.
Formerly under Division of Finance and Administration, restructured as Office of Operations and Administration and moved under Deputy Secretary in May 2017.
Under Office of Secretary, functions absorbed by Office of Government and Public Affairs in July 2004.
Under Office of Research, Policy, and Legislative Affairs, reorganized as Legislative and Federal Affairs in July 2015.
Under Division of Historical and Cultural Programs, renamed Office of Management, Planning, and Educational Outreach in 1997.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.
Under Office of Secretary, restructured as Office of Research, Policy, and Legislative Affairs in Jan. 2015.
Formerly under Division of Information Technology and Portfolio Management, functions transferred to Maryland Housing Fund in 1998.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, reorganized as Office of Programs and Regional Development in 2006.
Under Office of Secretary, restructured as Housing and Economic Research Office in July 2015.
In 2020, Office of Rural Broadband was formed under Chief Financial Officer.
Renamed Office of Employee Services in Jan. 2002.
Last met in June 1995.
Completed work in June 1996.
Under Neighborhood Business Development Program, last met in March 1997.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, renamed Special Programs and Planning in Spring 1999.
Under Maryland Housing Fund, renamed Single-Family Operations in 1998.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, restructured as Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Program in July 2000.
Software and Development was created within Division of Information Technology in 1998 as Office of Database Development. It reformed under its current name in 2003. Office developed and maintained Department databases and generates reports.
Special Assets began as Multifamily Programs, reorganized as Multifamily Asset Management in 1998, and became Multifamily Operations in 2003. It reorganized as Special Assets in April 2005.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, reorganized as Office of Training and Outreach in 2006.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.
Under Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, restructured as Office of Planning and Technical Assistance in March 2001.
Authorization ended on Dec. 31, 1996.
Staff: Peter M. Dolkart (410) 514-7015; e-mail: dolkart@mdhousing.org
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Stephanie Prange Proestel, Co-Chair
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