Low Income Housing Initiative
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The City of Crisfield’s Low Income Housing Initiative, funded through a Community Legacy grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, has completed the demolition of all formerly derelict properties that were conveyed to the City by the Somerset County Commissioners following tax sales. With site clearance now complete, the City is actively seeking partnerships with nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to construct new homes on these parcels, as well as qualified homebuyers interested in participating in the program. The initiative is designed to expand affordable homeownership opportunities in Crisfield while supporting neighborhood revitalization and long-term community stability. Interested development partners and prospective homebuyers are encouraged to contact jmerritt@crisfieldcityhall.com to discuss collaboration opportunities and next steps.
Low Income Housing Initiative - $75,000
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Description: Demolition of formerly tax-delinquent, derelict properties and redevelopment of the cleared lots with new affordable homes through partnerships with nonprofit and for-profit builders, creating homeownership opportunities for qualified low-income residents.
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Project Locations: 30 Maryland Ave, 308 W. Chesapeake Ave, 321 W. Chesapeake Ave, 332 W. Chesapeake Ave, 202 Laird Ave,9 N 1st Street, 329 Tyler Street, Tyler Street (no address)
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Funding Sources: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (Community Legacy Program); properties conveyed by the Somerset County Commissioners
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Partnerships: VOAD / Eastern Shore Long Term Recovery for home building.
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Status: All buildings demolished; City actively seeking nonprofit and for-profit development partners and interested homebuyers for new home construction phase
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Estimated Completion Date: Dependent on developer partnerships and construction timelines (anticipated 2026–2027 buildout)