ReBUILD Metro is proud to announce the expansion of our Johnston Square Legacy Homeowner Repair Program after a successful first phase. Since launching last year, the program has provided crucial home repairs and façade improvements to dozens of Johnston Square homeowners, improving their safety, living conditions, and home equity. Now, as we continue to revitalize Johnston Square, we are prepared to help even more legacy residents benefit from these efforts.
Using a competitive process, ReBUILD Metro has selected Rebuilding Together Baltimore (RTB) to lead home repairs for our program expansion. RTB brings extensive experience and commitment to providing no-cost home repairs to low- and moderate-income Baltimore homeowners, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives. We are excited to welcome RTB’s expertise to Johnston Square as we continue our collaboration with Rebuild Johnston Square Neighborhood Organization (RJSNO) to ensure that more Johnston Square homeowners have access to this opportunity.
With funding and partnership from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Homeownership Works pilot program, the Legacy Homeowner Repair Program has already invested $2.4 million in repairs for 33 homeowners, addressing long-standing issues from aging roofs to outdated electrical systems. However, as demand for assistance has continued to grow, the need to expand this program became clear. Through this collaboration, our next phase will further improve the living conditions and home equity of more local homeowners, helping them stay in their homes and preserve them for future generations.
We are grateful to the funders who are making this expansion possible, including Maryland DHCD, Baltimore DHCD, Enterprise Community Partners’ Thome Aging Well Program, Fannie Mae, and JPMorgan. Together, we are ensuring the transformation of Johnston Square continues to benefit legacy residents and prevent displacement.
