Many of our residents are still struggling to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Higher rents and rising food prices are leading to tough choices for our neighbors who have limited income households. These funds will help those individuals and families clear back rent and maintain their housing.
Through a network of partners working directly with struggling households in the community, Howard County successfully processed 3,800 applications for past due rent and utility payments in the last 3 years totaling more than $25 million. That work made them one of the most efficient counties in the state of Maryland to assist households, keeping hundreds of people in their homes. The average amount of assistance was $7,300 per household. This funding was essential to keeping limited income individuals and families in their homes. It also helped property owners and landlords make their mortgage payments, cover operating expenses, and avoid the costs associated with evictions.
Applicants can access the mobile friendly website by scanning the QR code located on the Department of Housing and Community Development webpage.
Residents living in units owned or managed by the Howard County Housing Commission should contact the Housing Commission for assistance at https://househoward.org/past-due-rent-apply-for-eviction-prevention-funds/ or by email at era@househoward.org.