Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.

08/20/2026

🍦🎒 **Yorkshire Apartments residents- mark your calendars!**

Join us this Friday, August 21 from 5:00–7:00 PM for a Community Meet & Greet at the White Oak Community Recreation Center!

This is a great chance to connect with your neighbors and meet your new Resident Services Coordinator, Donna Allen!

🍨 Complimentary ice cream and sweet treats from Scoops2U
🎒 Backpacks and school supplies giveaway
🤝 Meet your neighbors and the Yorkshire team

We’re looking forward to spending the evening together and kicking off this new chapter at Yorkshire Apartments!

📍 White Oak Community Recreation Center
1700 April Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20904

08/14/2026

With the price of a one-bedroom apartment increasing, and currently out of reach for many workers and retirees, the HIP Home Sharing Program - Montgomery County could be a good option to explore.

Reach out to Michele with your questions.
301-85-SHARE or 301-857-4273
www.HIPhomes.org/home-sharing

Housing Wages for a one bedroom across the U.S. exceed not just the minimum wages in all states and nearly all counties, but also the median wages of workers in many of the most common occupations.

See how housing is and what you can do about it: https://nlihc.org/oor

08/03/2026

First-time homebuyers in Montgomery County—

More Downpayment and closing cost assistance funds, up to $50,000, are available to income-qualified buyers. Ask about the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) and Montgomery Employee Downpayment Assistance Loan (MEDPAL).

The Department of Housing and Community Affairs, in partnership with the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP), is excited to announce that the loan limit for both the Montgomery Homeownership Program (MHP) and the Montgomery Employee Down Payment Assistance Loan (MEDPAL) has been increased to up to $50,000! These zero-percent, deferred down payment and closing cost assistance loans are helping to bridge the financial gap and make homeownership in Montgomery County even more attainable for first-time homebuyers.

✨MHP Program Highlights✨
- Open to any MMP‑eligible first-time homebuyer purchasing in Montgomery County.
- Provides a 0% interest, deferred-payment second loan for down payment and closing costs.
- Assistance up to $50,000, not exceeding 40% of household income; any unused funds applied to principal (no cash-out).
- Requires standard Maryland Mortgage Program eligibility and Homebuyer Education.
- Cannot be combined with Partner Match programs or any other MMP products.
MHP Fact Sheet: https://mmp.maryland.gov/media/30

✨MEDPAL Program Highlights✨
- Designed for eligible full-time Montgomery County employees (county departments and MCPS employees per approved list).
- Offers a flat $50,000, zero-percent deferred DPA loan; unused funds applied to principal.
- Borrowers must contribute 1% of the sales price from their own funds.
- Loan repayment is due upon sale, transfer, or refinance; forgiven after 30 years if unpaid.
- Requires MMP eligibility requirements, income limits, and complete Homebuyer Education.
- Cannot be combined with Partner Match programs or other Montgomery County assistance products.
MEDPAL Fact Sheet: https://mmp.maryland.gov/media/29

To get started on your homebuying journey today: speak with a lender, complete Homebuyer Education, and review current rates. If you have been dreaming of homeownership, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Learn more and see if you qualify:
https://mmp.maryland.gov/home-loans/montgomery-county-specialty-products

07/15/2026

Housing discrimination doesn't end when funding to fight it disappears.

During this Fair Housing Week of Action, we're highlighting what's at stake if local fair housing organizations lose the federal funding they rely on to serve communities across the country.

These organizations are often the first place people turn to when experiencing housing discrimination. They help veterans secure reasonable accommodations, support seniors and people with disabilities seeking accessible housing, assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and advocate for families and individuals facing unlawful discrimination because of their race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, or other protected characteristics.

Without these organizations, many people could be left to navigate housing discrimination alone.

Congress must protect local fair housing organizations and preserve critical fair housing enforcement. Nearly 1,000 messages have been sent to Congress so far—join us in reaching our goal of sending 5,000 messages to Congress this Fair Housing Week of Action: https://bit.ly/FairHousingAction2026

07/15/2026

Click the article and read more about Homesharing that is happening across the US.—-

For details about HIP’s free matching service for both homeowners and renters in Montgomery County, Maryland, call Michele at 301-85-SHARE, or go to our website:
www.HIPhomes.org/home-sharing

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Welcome to the new retirement revolution: the rise of the real-life Golden Girls. They've swapped lonely evenings for kitchen gossip and empty bedrooms for unexpected friendships.

07/14/2026

Join HIP for our twice Monthly Renter Information Sessions--Tuesdays @ 7pm

Our counselors are available to discuss a variety of landlord-tenant issues, including renter's rights, the eviction process, and the renter's tax credit program.

Pre-register here -
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/housing-initiative-partnership-hip-12677008202

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

The Willows at Forest Drive
58 units | 20-50% AMI
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Monday, June 29, 2026---Annapolis, MD

Thanks to our many development and funding partners, neighbors and residents who joined HIP and to mark the opening of this wonderful new multifamily community in the City of Annapolis.

We were joined by a passionate group of speakers and supporters, including Annapolis Mayor Littmann, Anne Arundel County Executive Pittman, Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, and Maryland State Senator Henson.

Creating affordable housing that is green, attractive and functional for low-income families with children and seniors is an important investment.

06/28/2026

We're excited about tomorrow's Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Willows at Forest Drive in Annapolis -- Monday, June 29th @ 11am - 1pm. Expecting sunny skies and hot temps.

06/25/2026

June is National Homeownership Month--

Are you on track to purchase your first home during 2026?
HIP's HUD-approved Housing Counseling program can help you develop a plan to achieve your housing & financial goals.

www.HIPhomes.org
Montgomery County | 301-916-5946
Prince George's County | 301-699-3835