Community members are invited to attend the upcoming Affordable Housing Forum on Thursday, May 1, from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Complimentary lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.
Hosted by the Garrett County Board of REALTORS®, this forum will spotlight local initiatives aimed at improving access to affordable homeownership and rental opportunities in Garrett County. Through a series of engaging discussion panels, participants will gain insight into critical housing resources and support services.
Key topics include:
- The Grantsville Attainable Housing Project
- The journey from renting to homeownership
- Down payment and closing cost assistance grants
“This is a unique opportunity for residents to connect with housing professionals, learn about available support, and be part of a larger conversation about shaping the future of housing in our community,” said Kelli Hallenbeck, GCBR’s Affordable Housing Committee Chair.
Event Details:
Affordable Housing Forum
?? Thursday, May 1, 2025
?? 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Check in opens at 11:15 a.m.; buffet lines open at 11:30 a.m.; and forum panels start at 12:15 p.m..
?? Multipurpose Room, Performing Arts Center at Garrett College
?? Free admission | ?? Lunch provided
?? Registration deadline: Friday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m.
Have questions? Contact Amy Lowdermilk, GCBR Executive Officer at 301-334-8405.
Can’t make it in-person? Skip registration and watch the Facebook LIVE stream on the Garrett County Board of REALTORS page.
Date and Time
Thursday May 1, 2025
11:15 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
Check-in opens at 11:15 am.
Buffet opens at 11:30 am.
Forum panels start at 12:15 pm.
Each panel is scheduled for 15 minutes.
Q&A to start at 1 pm.
Event ends at 2:30 pm.
Location
Performing Arts Center @ Garrett College
OR
Virtually via Facebook LIVE on the Garrett County Board of REALTORS page
Fees/Admission
The forum & lunch are free, and open to the public aged 18+, but pre-registration is required.
The registration deadline is noon Friday, April 25th, 2025. Space is limited, so don't wait!
Contact Information
Have questions? Contact Amy Lowdermilk, GCBR Executive Officer.
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