2011-03-28
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Staff Writter
Howard County Housing will begin accepting applications for the April enrollment period for the County’s Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) program on Friday, April 1. The current enrollment period will end Friday, April 29.
“Our MIHU program continues to create affordable housing options for moderate income families in Howard County who want to take full advantage of all the amenities our County has to offer,†said County Executive Ken Ulman. “From our highly-rated school system to our family-friendly parks and our #2 ranking as one of the nation’s ‘Best Places to Live,’ it’s a great time to ‘Come Home to Howard County’.â€
As part of the MIHU program, Housing will hold two “MIHU Buyers and Renters Workshops.†The first workshop will be held during the “Come Home to Howard County†Housing Fair on Saturday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane in Columbia. Housing will hold a second workshop on Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. in the Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive in Columbia. The workshops are open to the public and will assist potential MIHU homebuyers and renters by explaining the program’s eligibility and application process. To register for one of the workshops or for additional information, contact Housing’s MIHU Coordinator at 410-313-6497.
To purchase an MIHU home, persons must apply to Howard County Housing during the open enrollment period in order to be placed on a waiting list. In addition, the applicant’s household income may not exceed 80% of Howard County’s median household income; which as of January 1 is $101,940 for a family of four. Applicants must also meet minimum credit score requirements and their household income must be sufficient to qualify for a home mortgage based on industry standards. Base sale prices for MIHUs can range from $128,000 for a condominium to $239,000 for a townhome. Actual sale prices vary depending on the size and amenities of the unit. If you were not eligible in the past because of household income, Howard County Housing encourages you to check current eligibility limits.
Available MIHU homes for ownership opportunities are at Elkridge Crossing Towns, Howard Square, Cottages at Greenwood, High Ridge Road, Guilford Mews and Gatherings at Jefferson Place. Elkridge Crossing Towns features 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and one car garage townhomes. Also in Elkridge, Howard Square features brick and non-brick front townhomes with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and one car garages. The Cottages at Greenwood in Jessup offer 3 bedroom and 2 bath single-family detached homes with numerous “green†features. High Ridge Road, a detached, single-family home in Laurel, includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is newly renovated with refinished hardwood floors, ENERGY STAR appliances and a Geothermal Heating and Cooling System. Guilford Mews, a 55+ active adult community, boasts 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath and one car garage townhomes located off of Jones Road in Jessup. Also a 55+ active adult community, Gatherings at Jefferson Place, features 2 bedroom with 1 or 2 bath condos in a ce! ntrally located community on Route 103 in Ellicott City.
To rent an MIHU unit, an applicant’s household income may not exceed 60% of the Howard County median household income. Rents range from $1,147 to $1,774, including utilities. MIHUs are interspersed throughout each community and residents enjoy all of the amenities of the community life. Prospective renters may apply directly to the participating rental community at any time during the year. MIHUs are rented on a first-come, first-serve basis. Currently Mission Place Apartments, Alta at Regency Crest, Belmont Station, Penniman Park and Ashbury Courts are accepting MIHU rental applications. Rental management addresses and phone numbers can be found on Housing’s website under MIHU information.Over the past four years, 76 families have been awarded homeownership opportunities in communities throughout the County such as Belmont Station, Elkridge Crossing, Gatherings at Jefferson Place, Shipley’s Grant and Village Towns.
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