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1. Are there income guidelines for buying a city Homeownership house or to be eligible for a Home Rehab loan?

The total household income cannot exceed the income guidelines. These guidelines change yearly. Please contact the Community Development office at (301) 739-8577 Extension 131 for the most current income guidelines.

2. How long does the process of buying a home or securing a loan take?

The process of buying a city home or securing a Home Rehab Loan typically takes 90 to 120 days.

3. How do I hold an event in the city?

If a person would like to do an event in one of the city parks or playgrounds, they would contact the parks office at (301) 739-8577 Extension 160. The parks office would have the regulations, fees and requirements.

If a person would like to do an event in the city but not in a park, they should contact the DCED office at (301) 739-8577 Extension 111. Please have the date, time, and place of your event. Please have a brief description of the type of activities and vendors. Depending on the type of event, there may be permits or licenses required. The city does require any organization or individual hosting an event in public areas to provide a Certificate of Insurance with the City of Hagerstown as an added insured. The general liability is determined by the type of activities.