GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/Housing Innovation Pilot Program (HIPP)
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Housing Innovation Pilot Program (HIPP)

Administered by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Maryland

BENEFIT
Up to $5M
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Partnerships between county governments, housing authorities, and developers
  • 2Innovative housing solutions to increase housing supply
  • 3Up to three projects in different jurisdictions
  • 4Projects may acquire existing housing for affordability

Eligible Project Types

Affordable HousingMultifamily
STACKING POTENTIAL

Housing Innovation Pilot Program (HIPP) is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Housing Innovation Pilot Program (HIPP) compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.