Affordable Workforce Housing Development at 585 Himes Avenue
Frederick
Summary
County officials and developers partnered to propose 145 affordable multifamily apartments on a county-owned parking lot near the Oak Street complex. The project addresses a severe regional housing shortage by ensuring 100% of units serve households earning around 60% of the area median income.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Project relies on federal, state, and county financing mechanisms, including LITEC funding, with zero-dollar school mitigation fees applicable under state program rules.
Low-to-moderate income workers, families in need of affordable housing, and residents seeking pedestrian access to transit and county services.
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