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    Housing & Community Development


    The Housing and Community Development Department is made up of three different departments:   Code Enforcement, Community Relations, and Housing First.

    Code Enforcement enforces the city property maintenance and zoning codes. Contrary to popular belief, the property maintenance and zoning codes pertain to all buildings located within the corporate limits not just residential structures.  Code Enforcement also enforces the landlord licensing ordinance.  Any property owner who owns rental property within the city limits of Salisbury must first obtain a Rental Unit Owners License and then register each property that they own.  This must be done through the HCDD.  Applications can be downloaded via this web site, completed by the owner or property manager and mailed to HCDD.

    Community Relation’s is charged with identifying and cultivating relationships with neighborhood leaders, community partners, and stakeholder groups.   The purpose is to develop proactive community engagement and shepherd youth and family programming.

    Housing First provides support services to the homeless in Salisbury to assist them with their housing needs by providing outreach and resource navigation to improve their quality of life.  Housing First also provides Permanent Supportive Housing that helps house the chronically homeless population.

    These three functions of HCDD are all supported by and work closely with the Community Development Grants and Finance segments of the City to achieve a better Salisbury for today and the future to come.

    Contact

    833-SBY-CITY
    [email protected]
    207 W. Main Street, Suite 102
    Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

    Non Conforming Use Exemption Application

    Non Conforming Use Zoning Exemption Application
    Non Conforming Use Zoning Exemption Ordinance
    Non Conforming Use Zoning Exemption Program Overview

    Community Relations

    Community Newsletter
    Newton Community Center
    Truitt Community Center
    Youth Development
    Community Relations Social Media Page
    Using a Community Center

    Community Development

    CDBG Quick Facts
    CDBG Program Guidelines
    2019-2023 Consolidated Plan & 2019 Action Plan
    2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI)
    CDBG Citizen Participation Plan
    2020 Action Plan - CDBG-CV1 & CV3 Amendments
    2020 Action Plan - CDBG-CV1 & CV3 Amendments - Attachments
    2020 CAPER - FINAL
    2021 CDBG Action Plan - FINAL
    2022 CDBG Action Plan - DRAFT
    PY 2021 Caper - DRAFT
    PY 2023CDBG Action Plan & Attachments DRAFT

    Landlord Licensing

    Apply for Rental License
    Register New Unit
    Mailing Address Affidavit
    Tenants Rights Lease Addendum
    Rental Affidavit
    Rental Registry Checklist
    Minimum Criteria for Inspections
    Minimum Standards of Livability
    Registered Rental Units by Unit Address
    Fully Compliant Owner's Report
    Checklist for New Unit Inspections

    Code Enforcement

    Pocket Pollinator Meadow Registration
    I've Recieved a Violation Notice, What Now
    Vacant and Foreclosed Building Information
    Vacant Building Registration
    Foreclosed Building Registration
    Properties Exempted Permitting Occupancy by 4 Unrelated Persons
    Properties Registered Allowing Occupancy by 3 Unrelated Persons
    I Would like to File an Extension for a Violation I Received
    I Would Like To File a Complaint About a Property I am Concerned About
    Positive Example of Code Enforcement
    Public Information Request Form
    Approved Pocket Pollinator Meadow Registrations

    Reducing Homelessness

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Housing First
    Homelessness on the Lower Shore
    Resource Guide for the Homeless
    Cold Weather Shelter Schedule

    Helpful Information

    Helpful Websites
    Did you know?
    How Do I Know if my Property is in City Limits
    Do Not Deliver Request
    Fee Ordinance 2425
    Snow Removal Request
    Affordable Housing Resources
    Salisbury Property Affidavit

    Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals

    Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals

    housing-and-community-development Contact Info

    Ron Strickler
    Director
    [email protected]
    410-341-9550

    Organizational Chart

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