Affordable Homes
Interfaith Housing builds single-family homes for sale to low-income families as well as apartment complexes specially designed for families and the elderly. Since its inception, Interfaith Housing has provided homes to nearly 400 low-income families in Western Maryland; 173 who became homeowners and 76 who are elderly. Currently, it has an additional 532 homes planned or under construction.

The organization also runs a self-help housing program in four counties. The program enables families to trade their labor for a down payment (sweat equity) and includes more than 50 hours of pre-construction training and homebuyer counseling.

Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters
Interfaith Housing works with local service organizations to provide transitional apartments and services for formerly homeless people and domestic violence victims. It provides transitional housing for 10 individuals in Carroll and Washington counties.

It also partners with nonprofit organizations to construct and renovate shelters for domestic violence victims. It was instrumental in developing a shelter in Washington County that accommodates 23 domestic violence victims, built a family crisis resource center in Allegany County providing 20 beds, and a homeless shelter with up to 90 beds is under contsruction in Frederick County.

Community Revitalization
Interfaith Housing works with local governments to revitalize distressed areas throughout Western Maryland. In Carroll County, Interfaith Housing is repairing and rehabilitating 13 decaying older homes along Union Street in downtown Westminster. Ten of the homes will be sold to first-time lower-income buyers. Interfaith is hoping to connect these homes to families in its comprehensive homebuyer education program.

Interfaith is working with the city of Taneytown (also in Carroll County) to revitalize a community in which crime is prevalent by rebuilding vacant homes for sale to new buyers, as well as helping owners repair their homes.

Interfaith Housing is working with the city of Cumberland in Allegany County to reconstruct a once vibrant apartment community, now in disrepair. When complete, 18 apartments will be rented at an affordable rate to families and seniors. The organization is also planning to rehabilitate 20 owner-occupied homes across the county.