Commissioners Helping to Make Homeownership a Reality

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Helping to Make Homeownership a Reality for County Citizens

Free Calvert Housing Opportunities Workshop Scheduled for June 18, 2008

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – May 30, 2008 – The Calvert Housing Opportunities Committee, established by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to oversee the development of housing policy and to promote affordable housing initiatives, will sponsor a free Housing Opportunities Workshop on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Calvert Pines Senior Center Auditorium, located at 450 West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick (behind the Calvert Village Shopping Center).

The workshop will provide general information on County and State programs to assist moderate income and/or first-time homebuyers who live or work in Calvert County.

Specific information will be provided regarding the following programs:

House Keys 4 Employees: A Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Program that partners with local jurisdictions to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers. To date, 18 local public service employees, including teachers, sheriff’s deputies, fire/rescue personnel and County government employees have used this program to purchase their first home. For more information on this program, visit online at www.morehouse4less.com.

Affordable Housing Loan Fund: Established by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, and administered by the Calvert Housing Alliance, this loan fund provides eligible homebuyers with potential supplemental funding for existing mortgage products, including options for bridge loans, rent-to-own options, Rural Development supplemental loans, and Maryland Homeownership for Individuals with Disabilities (MHID) supplemental loans.

Housing Opportunities Web site: This new resource is full of information on local housing issues and programs with comprehensive information and important links to local, state and federal housing programs and sites. Visit www.co.cal.md.us and select “Housing” under the Resident Guide.

The Housing Opportunities Workshop is free but preregistration is requested to ensure adequate seating. For questions or to preregister, contact the Calvert County Department of Community Resources at 410-535-4370 or by e-mail at kuhnlm@co.cal.md.us.