College Park City Council increases home ownership grants for first responders
The council’s move saw significant opposition from city residents and University of Maryland students.
College Park community land trust celebrates first home purchase
The trust has been in the works since 2021, but the idea of an affordable home ownership initiative in the city had been around for several years, according to Daniel Cunningham, the trust’s executive director.
College Park City Council tables discussion on homeowner grants until March
The council discussed loosening the guidelines on who is eligible for the grants.
UMD and College Park employees bought 50 homes through this program
The program provides $15,000 toward closing costs for city and university employees for new home purchases in College Park.