Assisted Housing Relief Program

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Program Name	Assisted Housing Relief Program
Program Description	A new program established to provide financial relief for renters in properties financed by Maryland DHCD who have experienced a loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Website	maryland.gov
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Start Date	07/01/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Restricted to tenants who reside in multi-family projects financed by Maryland DHCD. • Must not receive other forms of rental assistance programs (e.g. Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Rental Assistance, Section 202, Section 811, or similar) • Must certify that loss of income is COVID-19-related.
Eligible Activities	Rent Rent arrearages
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Maximum Length of Assistance	5 months
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Not specified
Household Contribution Requirements	None
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$15,000,000.00
Date of Entry or Changes	09/23/2020

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