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The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Live Near Your Work (LNYW) Program is a homebuying assistance benefit for University employees that offers money toward the down payment and closing costs of homes in select West Baltimore neighborhoods, including the purchase of a home requiring major renovations. 

The Live Near Your Work (LNYW) Program is an initiative between UMB and key community partners that focuses on community revitalization and stabilization in targeted West Baltimore neighborhoods. LNYW benefits UMB employees by offering homeownership down payment and closing cost assistance on newly purchased homes while also demonstrating commitment to the community.

UMB will contribute $16,000 per eligible participant. In addition, participants will be eligible to receive a matching grant of up to $2,500 from the Baltimore City Live Near Your Work Program.

You also may qualify for additional grants outside of UMB toward your home from programs.

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UMB Receives ‘PR News’ 2019 Nonprofit Award

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) received PR News’ 2019 Nonprofit Award for Employee/Internal Communications for its Live Near Your Work (LNYW) program campaign. The Office of Communications and Public Affairs (CPA) accepted the national award on behalf of CPA, UMB administration, Human Resource Services, the Office of Community Engagement, and the LNYW subcommittee.

Why Live in Baltimore?

Baltimore is a vibrant city that continues to evolve and welcome new residents. This is especially true of LNYW’s qualifying neighborhoods, which boast an unrivaled sense of community and intimacy without sacrificing diversity or dynamism.

Purchasing a home in a qualifying neighborhood allows UMB employees to:

  • Become involved in active and ever-growing communities.
  • Shorten lengthy commutes to work.
  • Live within walking distance of restaurants, stores, stadiums, and cultural centers.
  • Choose from a variety of housing types, ranging from historic rowhouses to newly constructed condos.

Interested in UMB’s LNYW Program? See if you are eligible or contact us for more information.

A map showing neighborhoods where homes have been purchased through the LNYW program: 1 in Franklin Square, 1 in Poppleton, 4 in Union Square, 12 in Hollins Market, 3 in Barre Circle, 1 in Mount Clare, and 41 in Washington Village - Pigtown

In just 4 years UMB has helped 63 employees become homeowners by distributing over 1 million dollars in grants.