Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Program
FY27 MAHT Grant Program application is open
Application Deadline: September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM. For more information, visit Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) Grant Program
Important notice for individuals
The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust does not provide direct housing or rental assistance to individuals or households.
If you are seeking individual assistance, please visit the DHCD's Renter and Landlord Resources page to find available housing programs.
Program overview
The Maryland General Assembly created the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) in 1992 to make affordable housing more available throughout the State of Maryland. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees and staffed by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Interest generated from title company escrow accounts funds the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust.
The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust promotes affordable housing initiatives that serve Marylanders with household incomes at less than 50% of the area or statewide median income with preference given to household incomes at 30% of median income.
MAHT provides funding support through grants and loans to:
Nonprofit community-based organizations
Public housing authorities
County and local governments
Affordable housing developers
Laws and regulations
The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) is governed by the following laws and regulations:
- The Housing and Community Development Article, §§10-101 - 10-301, of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended;
- Insurance Article Section 22-103 of the Annotated Code of Maryland; and
- Code of Maryland Regulations 31.16.03.01-.08.
- Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Laws and Regulations - PDF - 247.43 KB - PDF - 247.43 KB
Contact information
Kecia Campbell, Program Officer
Maryland Affordable Housing Trust
Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Email: [email protected]