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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has closed financing for the second phase of HELP Perry Point Veterans Village on the campus of the Perry Point Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Perryville. The state will administer more than 23 million to create additional permanent homes for at-risk and formerly homeless veterans and their families, with Phase II scheduled to add 77 homes.
The project is designed as permanent supportive housing, aimed at veterans experiencing or facing chronic homelessness. The state said the investment will functionally double the number of homes at HELP Perry Point Veterans Village and expand access to stable housing alongside supportive services.
Background: permanent supportive housing for veterans
HELP Perry Point Veterans Village opened in 2018 and is part of the 400-acre VA Maryland Health Care System property in Cecil County, at the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay. According to Maryland officials, residents can access VA services on site and nearby, including case management and life skills training, as well as mental health care and psychotherapy.
The village is sponsored by HELP USA, a national organization that provides prevention, emergency shelter, supportive services, and permanent affordable housing, and whose nonprofit affiliate is HELP Development Corporation. Marylands announcement describes Phase II as the expansion of the existing community.
The funding and what it will support
Maryland said its Community Development Administration will administer more than 23 million for HELP Perry Point Veterans Village Phase II. The financing package includes federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity, HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program funding, and bond financing.
The state also noted that the community is supported primarily by solar power and that it provided additional funds to ensure continued energy efficiency as part of the development.
Implementation and expected expansion
HELP Development Corporation will serve as lead developer for the second phase of construction, the state said. Maryland officials described HELP Perry Point Veterans Village Phase II as adding 77 homes, more than doubling the communitys capacity when completed.
The state linked the investment to Marylands broader effort to expand housing opportunities and address housing instability for vulnerable populations through its Division of Homeless Solutions.
Why the announcement matters for housing and support services
Supportive housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness often combines rental assistance with services intended to improve stability over time. In this case, Maryland officials emphasized that the housing expansion is paired with access to supportive resources, including case management and mental health services available through the VA medical center.
Marylands announcement also positioned the project as part of a strategy to meet the needs of veterans at risk of chronic homelessness, with services located to help residents maintain connections to health and care supports.
Partnerships behind HELP Perry Point II
Marylands announcement credits multiple partners for the projects delivery. HELP USA and HELP Development Corporation oversee the overall effort, while Marylands housing department will administer the financing and the Cecil County location provides the site context for the development.
Maryland also referenced the role of the Veterans Administration through the projects placement on VA Maryland Health Care System property and the proximity to care services.
Quotes from officials and project leadership
In the announcement, Gov. Wes Moore said the investment will expand access to stable housing and supportive services for veterans and their families threatened by homelessness. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day described the project as providing a safe space for veterans and their families to transition from chronic homelessness and gain tools for future security.
David Cleghorn, President and CEO of HELP Development Corp., said the states public investment marks a milestone in efforts to ensure access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for veterans and families who have experienced homelessness.
Key Details
Initiative or programme: HELP Perry Point Veterans Village Phase II (permanent supportive housing expansion)
Lead organization: HELP Development Corporation (lead developer for Phase II)
Partners: HELP USA (sponsor); Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (financing administration); Perry Point VA Medical Center / VA Maryland Health Care System property (project site)
Funding amount: More than 23 million (administered by Marylands Community Development Administration)
Geographic focus: Perryville, Cecil County, Maryland (on the campus of the Perry Point VA Medical Center)
Target groups: At-risk and formerly homeless veterans and their families experiencing or in danger of experiencing chronic homelessness
Duration or timeline: Phase II financing announced Oct. 23, 2026; completion timing not specified in the provided source
Expected reach or outcomes: Adds 77 homes and more than doubles the villages capacity when completed
Why This Matters
This Maryland announcement highlights how states are using layered housing finance tools--such as federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME Investment Partnerships funding, and bond financing--to scale permanent supportive housing for populations experiencing homelessness. For NGOs and development practitioners, the project underscores the role of partnerships between housing agencies, service-oriented nonprofits, and health systems in creating housing-plus-support models.
It also reflects ongoing attention to veteran homelessne
