City Council Hearing:Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee; May 7, 2026

The City Council Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee held a hearing on May 7, 2026, focusing on home repair assistance programs for older adults in Baltimore City. Representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and partner organizations provided updates on program referrals, staffing, and funding. Key procurement-related topics included the management of a waitlist for home repair services, the transition of funding from ARPA to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and the operational capacity of case managers and contractors. The committee discussed payment processes for contractors, emphasizing timely payments to maintain contractor engagement. They also addressed outreach strategies to increase awareness of available services and the importance of data tracking to support future budget advocacy. No specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but the discussion highlighted ongoing funding allocations and program administration relevant to procurement and service delivery for older adult home repairs.