Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has finalized financing for the second phase of HELP Perry Point Veterans Village in Perryville, providing more than $23 million to expand housing for veterans and their families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The expansion will add 77 permanent supportive housing units to the community, more than doubling its current capacity. Located on the campus of the Perry Point Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cecil County, the development provides residents with access to medical care, mental health services, case management and other support programs.
“To honor their sacrifice and their service, Maryland’s veterans deserve the highest level of care and support, and that includes a roof over their head,” Moore said.
The approximately $23 million in financing includes federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity, federal housing assistance funds and bond financing. The development will also incorporate energy-efficient features, with much of its power supplied by solar energy.
HELP Perry Point Veterans Village originally opened in 2018 and is operated by HELP USA, a nonprofit organization focused on homelessness prevention, supportive services and affordable housing. Its affiliate, HELP Development Corporation, will lead the second phase of construction.
A construction completion date for the expansion has not yet been announced.
