Baltimore renters
Eviction Prevention Assistance for Baltimore Renters
There are several ways for Baltimore renters who are facing eviction to obtain help. The Eviction Assistance Program is currently accepting new applications. Funding is limited, so please apply as soon as possible. You will need to make an appointment by calling 443-423-6400 to get help with the application process and to see if you qualify for other benefits. If you only need financial assistance to pay your rent, you will need to provide a copy of your judgement, and fill out the application located here. If you need more time to get the money to "pay and stay", you ...
Maryland Homeowners and Renters Tax Credit Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Maryland Homeowners’ and Renters’ Tax Credit Programs is October first! These programs, offered by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), provide financial relief to eligible households based on income and property value. With rising costs for utilities, housing, groceries, and other basic expenses—exacerbated by recent federal policy changes that may limit support programs—these tax credits are more important than ever. They provide critical relief for Maryland families, especially older adults, renters, and low- to moderate-income households, by helping to offset monthly utility bills, reduce housing costs, and stretch household budgets. For many, ...
Our 2024 Impact by County and Legislative District
Our Impact - County By County Click on your county to see how many people we have served in each legislative district in 2024.
Maryland Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Tenants Using Housing Vouchers
Earlier this year, the Maryland Attorney General asked the Maryland Supreme Court to protect housing voucher recipients from income-based discrimination, via an amicus brief filed in March. In July of this year, the Maryland Supreme Court issued a judgement in favor of the tenant. The case began when a tenant named Katrina Hare tried to obtain housing in a Baltimore County apartment complex owned by David S. Brown Enterprises. The company implemented an income requirement, and did not use the accepted income calculations that take into account the client's voucher amount. As a result, Ms. Hare was denied housing because ...
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Publishes Source of Income Guidance
This information is important for both landlords and tenants. The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights has published Source of Income Guidance, which outlines the rules around what landlords can and cannot do, with regard to tenants who use Housing Choice Vouchers and other sources of non-traditional income. From MCCR: The purpose of this guidance1 is to provide information on how the State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (“Commission”) analyzes source of income discrimination in housing as a result of the enactment of the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (“HOME”) Act of 2020. The guidance aims to inform tenants, housing providers, ...
Maryland Management Emergency Rental Assistance Conciliation Agreement
According to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Management, Inc. refused to participate in or cooperate with emergency rental assistance programs. If you were denied housing or evicted because of this practice, you may be eligible to receive a money settlement from a Restitution Fund negotiated by the Maryland Attorney General to resolve allegations of Source of Income Discrimination by Maryland Management Company, Inc. This agreement can be downloaded here. The amount of compensation you are eligible for will depend on your experience with Maryland Management Company, Inc., and other applications to the Restitution Fund. To receive any ...
Maryland Renters and Homeowners Tax Credit Assistance
Two additional SOAR sites have been added, so Maryland tenants and homeowners can get assistance with the Maryland Renters and Homeowners Tax Credit applications. Starting, Wednesday, July 1, 2025 our SOAR staff will be at the Community Action Partnership Center Northwest location, 3939 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Md 21215 until October 1, 2025. They are available every Wednesday, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. They will also help Maryland renters and homeowners at St. Mary's Outreach Center Tuesdays until September 2, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, 3939 Roland Ave, Baltimore, Md 21211. If you need additional help with the ...
Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights
The State of Maryland has published the first statewide Tenants’ Bill of Rights in the nation, as required by the passage of the Renters Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024. Maryland landlords, please note: Starting on July 1, 2025, the Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights must be included with all rental leases. Please go here and download the Bill of Rights. If you have a landlord-tenant issue and need assistance, please fill out our intake form. You can also download our Maryland Tenant Guide for self-help and information.
Convenience Fee Questionnaire
Please answer the following three questions regarding management companies/landlords that charge convenience fees for tenants who pay rent monthly through a portal. Your responses will be anonymous -- in fact, the only personal information required is your ZIP Code. Thank you!
Baltimore Property Company Leaves Tenants in the Lurch
Our Tenant Advocacy Director, Carol Ott, weighs in on the difficulties tenants are having with their property management company in Baltimore. Read the full article in the Banner here. If you're a Maryland renter and need assistance with a landlord-tenant matter, please fill out our intake form.