Maryland Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in Baltimore

Baltimore's Enterprise Zone tax credits, Maryland's LIHTC program, and the city's numerous reinvestment incentives make it one of the most incentive-rich cities for affordable housing investors in the Mid-Atlantic region.

42 designated tracts
Opportunity Zones
$1,384
Section 8 (2-BR)
LIHTC
Tax Credits Available
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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

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Public Housing Authority

Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC)

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Local Programs

Baltimore Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Baltimore, MD market.

Baltimore Enterprise Zone Tax Credits

10-year property tax credits for new or expanding businesses in designated enterprise zones — up to 80% credit in year one.

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Maryland DHCD LIHTC Program

Maryland allocates LIHTC credits with strong emphasis on Baltimore City revitalization and community development.

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Baltimore City CHAP Tax Credit

Historic tax credit for rehabilitation of historic structures, combinable with federal Historic Tax Credits for layered incentives.

Baltimore Vacants to Value

City program offering streamlined permitting, financing assistance, and code enforcement to revitalize vacant properties.

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LIHTC Tax Credits in Maryland

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Maryland, credits are allocated by Maryland DHCD.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

Maryland Allocator

Credits are allocated by Maryland DHCD through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Investor Tips

Why Invest in Baltimore?

Enterprise Zone credits provide up to 80% property tax reduction in year one

Layer city, state, and federal historic tax credits for maximum benefit

42 Opportunity Zones with extremely low acquisition costs

Vacants to Value program facilitates acquisition of distressed properties

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in Baltimore

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Baltimore.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in Baltimore's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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