City of Hagerstown - Department of Housing & Community Development

08/26/2026

Welcome our new Hagerstown Youth Council Partner Group for the 2026-2027 year!

Congratulations to appointment of (l-r) Angela Yamash*ta, Sandrine Mabay and Ian Marriot to the Hagerstown Youth Council Partner Group!

08/25/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISPLAY & COMMENT PERIOD
City of Hagerstown
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report FFY 2025 (CAPER)

In accordance with Title I of the National Affordable Housing Act, the City of Hagerstown has prepared its Draft FFY 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which summarizes the City's performance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and its progress toward meeting the goals and priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.

The Draft FFY 2025 CAPER will be available for public review from August 25, 2026, through September 9, 2026, at the following locations:

•City Clerk's Office
City Hall, 2nd Floor
1 E. Franklin Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

•Department of Housing & Community Development
14 N. Potomac Street, Suite 200A
Hagerstown, MD 21740

The draft report will also be available online at https://www.hagerstownmd.org/1828/CDBG-Plans-Reports.

The City intends to submit the FFY 2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or about September 10, 2026. Interested persons are encouraged to review the draft report and submit comments. Written comments must be received by September 9, 2026, and may be mailed to the Department of Housing & Community Development or emailed to [email protected].

Individuals wishing to review the CAPER in an accessible format or requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the Department of Housing & Community Development at (301) 739-8577, Ext. 134. Questions regarding the Draft CAPER may also be directed to the Department using the above telephone numbers or by email at [email protected].

Margi Joe, Community Development Manager
Department of Housing & Community Development

08/20/2026

📢 Maryland Renters & Property Owners — You May Qualify for a Tax Credit!

First-time applicants must submit a copy of their lease or rental agreement, have rented their home for more than six months in 2025, and meet the program’s eligibility requirements.

In 2024, 5,636 Marylanders received this credit, with an average benefit of $364.

For more information and to determine if you are eligible, visit:

www.taxcredits.sdat.maryland.gov

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit.

08/18/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISPLAY & COMMENT PERIOD

City of Hagerstown

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report FFY 2025 (CAPER)

In accordance with Title I of the National Affordable Housing Act, the City of Hagerstown has prepared its Draft FFY 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which summarizes the City's performance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and its progress toward meeting the goals and priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.

The Draft FFY 2025 CAPER will be available for public review from August 18, 2026, through September 2, 2026, at the following locations:

•City Clerk's Office
City Hall, 2nd Floor
1 E. Franklin Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

•Department of Housing & Community Development
14 N. Potomac Street, Suite 200A
Hagerstown, MD 21740

The draft report will also be available online at https://www.hagerstownmd.org/1828/CDBG-Plans-Reports.

The City intends to submit the FFY 2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or about September 3, 2026. Interested persons are encouraged to review the draft report and submit comments. Written comments must be received by September 2, 2026, and may be mailed to the Department of Housing & Community Development or emailed to [email protected].

Individuals wishing to review the CAPER in an accessible format or requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the Department of Housing & Community Development at (301) 739-8577, Ext. 134. Questions regarding the Draft CAPER may also be directed to the Department using the above telephone numbers or by email at [email protected]

Margi Joe, Community Development Manager
Department of Housing & Community Development

08/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations again to Damien Padelsky and his family! 🎉

Damien is the lucky winner of our Hagerstown Department of Housing & Community Development raffle basket and swag bag from our Community Block Party at Hager Park! 💙💚

Didn't win this time? No worries—another chance is just around the corner! Join us at our next Community Block Party for another raffle featuring a basket full of goodies and Hagerstown Department of Housing & Community Development swag!

📅 Thursday, August 20th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Hagerstown Church
15 High St

Stop by our table to say hello, learn more about our programs and services, ask questions, and enter for your chance to win!

We can't wait to see everyone there and continue connecting with our amazing community! 💙💚

08/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Damien Padelsky! 🎉

Damien was the lucky winner of our Hagerstown Department of Housing & Community Development raffle basket and swag bag at the Community Block Party at Hager Park! 🎁💚💙

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, entered the raffle, and took the time to connect with us! We loved meeting so many members of our Hagerstown community and sharing information about our programs and services.

Didn't win this time? No worries! Another chance to win is coming up! 🎉

📍 Our next Community Block Party:
📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Hagerstown Church
15 High St., Hagerstown, MD 21740

Stop by our table to say hello, learn more about our programs and services, ask questions, and enter for your chance to win another raffle basket filled with goodies and Hagerstown Department of Housing & Community Development swag! 🎁

We look forward to seeing everyone on August 20 and continuing to connect with our amazing Hagerstown community! 💙💚

08/14/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending the Hagerstown Housing Authority Community Fair! 💙💚

It was a beautiful day filled with great conversations, community connections, and the opportunity to meet so many wonderful residents and local organizations. We loved being able to share information about City programs and resources while learning more about the amazing work happening throughout our community!

A big thank you to the Hagerstown Housing Authority for having us and for putting together such a wonderful event! We are grateful to be part of it and look forward to continuing to connect with our community. 😊

08/06/2026

🚨 Calling all Hagerstown small business owners and future entrepreneurs!

Through our Microenterprise Grant Program, eligible small businesses can receive up to $5,000 to help with approved business expenses.

Whether you're opening your doors for the first time or taking your business to the next level, we're here to support local entrepreneurs every step of the way.

Could you qualify?
✔️ Own or are starting a small business
✔️ Have 5 or fewer employees
✔️ Your business is located within the City of Hagerstown

📍 Learn more and apply:
🌐 hagerstownmd.org/microenterprise

📧 [email protected]
📞 301-797-6370

Your business has the potential. Let's help it grow. 🌱