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Kent County to apply for state grant to commission comprehensive housing study
Summary
The commissioners approved submission of a grant application to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for $37,000, with a $13,000 pledge from the Upper Shore Regional Council, to fund a countywide housing inventory and study.
Kent County commissioners voted to approve submission of a grant application to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development seeking $37,000 to fund a comprehensive countywide housing inventory and study.
Staff explained the study would align with the 2018 comprehensive plan and aim to quantify demand and supply gaps across housing stock by income, household size and other demographic categories. The county's planning, housing and economic development staff said the work would include municipal stakeholders and community groups and would provide recommendations for programs and funding to address identified gaps.
Funding and match: Officials said the Upper Shore Regional Council pledged an additional $13,000, which would bring total available funds to $50,000 if the state grant is awarded. Staff stated they expect this combined funding would fully finance the study and that no additional county budget appropriation would be needed.
Decision: A commissioner moved and the board approved the submission of the grant application; the motion passed by voice vote.
