Summary
The report claimed foreclosures are down, but Council Member Adams-Stafford pushed back hard, saying the county has the worst foreclosure numbers in the state and has heard of an uptick. Staff admitted they used an outdated private data source and promised to recheck with state DHCD data.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners facing foreclosure have almost no county assistance programs, unlike renters.
Residents at risk of foreclosure if accurate data leads to better-targeted support programs.
Homeowners in foreclosure and renters in multifamily buildings at risk of property foreclosure.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Budget Work-session - MNCPPC - Commissioner's Office, Central Administrative Services (CAS), Planning Department - Apr 2, 2026
The report claimed foreclosures are down, but Council Member Adams-Stafford pushed back hard, saying the county has the worst foreclosure numbers in the state and has heard of an uptick. Staff admitted they used an outdated private data source and promised to recheck with state DHCD data.
County Council Retreat - Jan 15, 2026
Council Member Burroughs flagged that Prince George's leads the state in foreclosures, with few county resources for struggling homeowners — and panelists warned multifamily buildings are also teetering toward foreclosure.
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