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| Prince George's County Housing Authority | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Prince George's County Housing Authority |
| Formed | 1959 |
| Jurisdiction | Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Headquarters | Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
| Chief1 position | Executive Director |
Prince George's County Housing Authority
The Prince George's County Housing Authority is a public housing agency serving Prince George's County, Maryland, administering rental assistance, public housing, and development programs. It operates within the context of federal policy set by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and local planning by Prince George's County, Maryland officials, interacting with regional institutions such as Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and metropolitan entities like Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The agency's activities intersect with nonprofit partners, private developers, and community stakeholders in the Washington metropolitan area.
Founded in 1959, the Authority emerged amid postwar housing initiatives influenced by the Housing Act of 1949 and subsequent federal legislation including the Housing Act of 1937 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Early projects addressed population growth linked to the expansion of Andrews Air Force Base, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and suburbanization driven by the Interstate Highway System and Baltimore–Washington Parkway. During the 1970s and 1980s, the Authority adapted to changes from the Community Development Block Grant program and shifts in federal funding under administrations including Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Redevelopment efforts in the 1990s and 2000s coincided with regional planning initiatives from entities like the National Capital Planning Commission and collaborations with nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Enterprise Community Partners.
The Authority is overseen by an appointed board and an executive leadership team accountable to Prince George's County elected officials including the Prince George's County Executive and the Prince George's County Council. Its governance framework is shaped by federal regulations from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and audited under standards influenced by the Government Accountability Office and state oversight from the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. The board interacts with legal counsel, finance officers, and program directors who coordinate with regional partners such as the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Greater Washington Board of Trade, and local entities like City of Hyattsville and University of Maryland, College Park on workforce development and housing research.
The Authority administers programs including the Housing Choice Voucher Program, public housing operations, and supportive housing initiatives for veterans and seniors in collaboration with organizations like Veterans Affairs, AARP, and Catholic Charities USA. It implements tenant-based vouchers, Project-Based Rental Assistance tied to federal contracts, and special programs aligned with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocations and state incentives from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Support services include case management coordinated with Prince George's County Health Department, employment services linked to Maryland Workforce Exchange, and resident programs partnering with nonprofits such as United Way and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The Authority's portfolio includes scattered-site public housing, family developments, and senior communities located across municipalities including Bowie, Maryland, College Park, Maryland, Largo, Maryland, and Laurel, Maryland. Redevelopment projects have engaged national developers using mechanisms like Tax Increment Financing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity, involving firms similar to The Michaels Organization and Enterprise Community Partners. Transit-oriented development concepts have been explored near Prince George's Plaza station, New Carrollton station, and corridors served by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and MARC (rail system). Preservation efforts have referenced historic-context guidance from the Maryland Historical Trust for older properties.
Funding streams combine federal appropriations from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, state grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and local allocations from Prince George's County, Maryland budgets. Additional capital has come from Low-Income Housing Tax Credit syndication, private activity bonds often coordinated through the Maryland Department of Commerce, and philanthropic support from foundations like the Ford Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for community health–housing partnerships. The Authority’s financial management involves audits influenced by standards from the Government Accountability Office and compliance with statutes such as the Davis–Bacon Act when applicable.
The Authority partners with educational institutions including Prince George's Community College and University of Maryland, College Park for workforce and research collaborations, and with health systems such as Prince George's Hospital Center for supportive housing linkages. Community development partnerships have involved nonprofit entities like Habitat for Humanity and advocacy groups including Housing Initiative Partnership and Maryland Legal Aid. Collaborations with regional planning bodies such as the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and economic development agencies like the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation aim to align housing with jobs, transit, and infrastructure.
Like many large housing authorities, the agency has faced critiques and legal scrutiny involving procurement practices, maintenance backlogs, and compliance with federal statutes such as the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. Past disputes have involved tenant associations, local lawmakers including members of the Prince George's County Council, and oversight inquiries influenced by watchdog entities like the Government Accountability Office. Litigation and settlement actions have at times invoked housing-rights advocates such as ACLU affiliates and legal representation from Maryland Legal Aid, while policy reforms have been informed by recommendations from scholars associated with Urban Institute and Brookings Institution.
Category:Public housing in Maryland Category:Prince George's County, Maryland