Harford County has been awarded $450,000 in state revitalization funding through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to support housing stability and community revitalization efforts in Edgewood. The funding is part of a larger statewide investment to strengthen local economies, improve housing conditions, and advance revitalization in designated communities across Maryland.
“Harford County will use this state funding to stabilize neighborhoods and strengthen communities in need,” County Executive Bob Cassilly said. “By directing these state grants toward home repairs and economic revitalization we will help make Edgewood a vibrant place to live and work.”
Of the total awarded to Harford County government:
• The Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services received $100,000 to establish the Edgewood Neighborhood Homeowner Rehabilitation Program, targeted exclusively to the Edgewood Sustainable Community. The program will support legacy low-to-moderate income homeowners with critical home repairs, helping residents safely remain in their homes while stabilizing surrounding neighborhoods.
• The Harford County Department of Economic Development received $350,000 for the Revitalization of the Edgewater Village Shopping Center and surrounding community in Edgewood. Funding will support the installation of a security system, the creation of an employment resource center, and efforts to attract new retail tenants, strengthening the area as a community and economic hub.
These investments directly bolster the work of Harford County’s Southern County Taskforce; an award-winning initiative developed under County Executive Bob Cassilly to address the unique opportunities and challenges facing southern Harford County. Through collaboration among residents, businesses, and government partners, the taskforce advances targeted improvements in public safety, infrastructure, neighborhood appearance, recreational opportunities, and small business support. The new funding reinforces these ongoing efforts by improving housing conditions, strengthening commercial centers, and enhancing quality of life in Edgewood.