Maryland Sustainable Communities Tax Credit Program

Maryland Sustainable Communities Tax Credit Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Provides tax credits for the rehabilitation of properties in sustainable communities, promoting economic development and historic preservation.

Accessibility Information ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Program Overview The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Sustainable Communities Program (“the Program”) designates Maryland communities that are striving for sustainable revitalization.

The Program supports sustainable revitalization by facilitating revitalization and sustainability planning, and providing a toolkit of community development programs, technical assistance, and public investment incentives. Its goal is to arm local governments with the resources they need to revitalize their older communities through environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable projects and programs.

Sustainable Communities Act of 2010 The Sustainable Communities Act of 2010 created a shared geographic designation to promote the efficient use of State resources. This designation requires the development of local sustainability and revitalization strategies.

The Sustainable Communities program combines resources for: Infrastructure improvements Housing production and rehabilitation Multimodal transportation improvements Economic development programs The legislation tasks the Governor's Sustainable Growth Subcabinet with final approval of Sustainable Communities applications. What are Sustainable Communities?

The Program understands Sustainable Communities as communities where public and private stakeholders work together to achieve: Preservation and appreciation of historic and cultural resources Affordable and sustainable housing and employment options Growth and development practices that: Conserve air, water and energy resources Encourage walkability and recreational opportunities Improve access to transit where feasible Approved Sustainable Communities For the most accurate and up-to-date boundaries, refer to the Neighborhood Revitalization Mapper .

If you need a copy of any of the current Sustainable Community Applications, please contact Neighborhood Revitalization System Support: Subject line: "Sustainable Community Application Request – [Sustainable Community Name (as listed on below)]".

The following is a list of current Sustainable Communities by county: Greater Dundalk/Sparrows Point Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Reisterstown Main Street​ Unincorporated Areas: Town Centers of Dunkirk, Lusby, Prince Frederick and Solomons.

Incorporated Municipalities: Towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach​ ​​Incorporated Municipalities: Towns of Accident, Deer Park, Friendsville, Grantsville, Kitzmiller, Loch Lynn Heights, Mountain Lake Park, Oakland Central Avenue Blue Line Metro Corridor Greater Camp Springs - Town of Morningside Port Towns (Towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, Cottage City, Edmonston) Suitland-Naylor Road Metro Stations Town of Landover Hills - City of New Carrollton Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall State Designated Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Areas Under Maryland law, State Designated Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Areas constitute Sustainable Community Areas (SCAs) by default.

All TOD Designation Applications for Station Areas from 2023 onward contain planning elements that satisfy the plan requirements of State Revitalization Programs (SRPs). As a result, eligible applicants can apply for State SRP funding for eligible projects occurring within all TOD Areas approved after 2023.

For TOD designations approved prior to 2023, those areas must either have an approved Sustainable Community Action Plan, or update their TOD Designation Applications with MDOT and the Maryland Sustainable Growth Subcabinet such that they reflect the current TOD Designation Application content and requirements, to be eligible to receive SRP funding.

For more information on State Designated TOD Areas in Maryland, please consult the Maryland Department of Transportation's State TOD Designation Program webpage​ . Local Governments (municipal or county) are eligible to apply. ​​ All Sustainable Communities must meet the following requirements: The entire Sustainable Community Area must fall within a Priority Funding Area and demonstrate a targeted approach.

To check if an address is within a Priority Funding Area or existing Sustainable Community, use the Neighborhood Revitalization Mapper​ . ​​The community should be within or near a town center or transportation center.

The community must also demonstrate a need for local revitalization, community support for said revitalization, a need for financial support to realize said revitalization, and local capacity to efficiently and effectively administer said financial support. A strong community development focused nonprofit ecosystem is ideal.

Various state agencies helped create a revitalization toolbox to support Sustainable Communities in their revitalization efforts. This toolbox demonstrates how agencies prioritize investment in Maryland's Sustainable Communities. To apply for certain state programs, projects need to be within a Sustainable Community Area.

Examples of these programs include: Strategic Demolition Fund​ Request an Application Template: Send an email to Tynan Stevenson at In the subject line, include: Sustainable Communities [New Designation or Renewal] Application – [Community Name] - [Sponsoring Jurisdiction] In the email body, provide an explanation of the inquiry.

Note: For new designation, you will need to have a meeting (in person or virtual) with Sustainable Communities Program staff before applying. Municipal and county governments must submit an application that includes: A defined geographic area with an existing built environment. The area needs revitalization or additional state investment to strengthen the local market.

A Sustainable Community Action Plan, summarizing key initiatives and projects for the area. The proposed Plan must be consistent with other existing community or comprehensive plans. ​ A local government resolution supporting both the boundary designation and Action Plan.

An interagency panel will review the application. The panel is led by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The panel will present the application to the Governor's Smart Growth Subcabinet for final approval.

Once approved, the Sustainable Communities designation is valid for five years.

Program Contact: Tynan Stevenson Project Manager, State Revitalization Programs Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Address: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Neighborhood Revitalization 2 North Charles Street, Suite 450 ​​​​​​​​​​​Sustainable Communities News The current browser does not support Web pages that contain the IFRAME element.

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