HUD CDBG-DR Grants and FEMA Disaster Recovery Resources for Maryland

State-level documentation and public records related to HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and federally declared FEMA disasters in Maryland.

By Murray Wennerlund, published September 28, 2023, updated October 28, 2025.

Maryland Disaster Recovery & Mitigation

Maryland Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds are allocated by HUD to support long-term recovery in areas affected by Presidentially declared disasters. These flexible grants help states, tribes, counties, municipalities and households rebuild infrastructure, restore housing, and revitalize communities—particularly those with limited resources. Maryland may offer tailored CDBG-DR programs based on local needs and available federal appropriations.

Visit the official portal to access housing assistance, infrastructure grants, and mitigation planning resources.

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How to use Disaster Recovery Resources for Maryland

Maryland State-level documentation, public records and federally declared FEMA disasters.

Published: September 28, 2023 | Last Modified: October 28, 2025

Review Federal Allocations

Begin by reading the Allocations section to understand how much funding Maryland has received for disaster recovery. This section typically includes breakdowns by program, such as Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation. Pay close attention to any timeframes associated with the funding, usage restrictions that may apply, and how resources are distributed across counties.

Examine Maryland FEMA Disaster Declarations

Next, visit the FEMA Declarations section to explore all Major Disaster and Severe Storm events declared for Maryland. Each entry provides key details including the declaration date, the type of disaster—such as hurricane, flood, or wildfire—the counties affected, and direct links to FEMA assistance programs along with their respective deadlines.

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HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant Allocations for Maryland

Major Disasters for Maryland between 2020 and 2025:

Disaster #	Type	Declared	Incident Start	Incident End
DR-4583-MD	Hurricane	2021-02-04	2020-08-03	2020-08-04
DR-4491-MD	Biological	2020-03-26	2020-01-20	2023-05-11

Resource: FEMA Disaster Declarations between 2020 to 2025 for Maryland

Additional Resources

Oversight

Oversight: HUD OIG