- Rental Program
- Statewide
Summary
The Maryland Rental Allowance Program (RAP) is a statewide program that provides a temporary rental assistance payment to low-income families and individuals who are homeless or facing an emergency housing need. The program provides a fixed and short-term monthly rental payment for up to 12 months to eligible individuals who cannot be assisted by a federal or more cost-effective state housing assistance program. Participants receive a subsidy certificate and locate rental units in the private rental market. RAP is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and is made available through the Homeless Services and Grant Funding section [1]. For more information about RAP in your county, you can refer to the RAP Local Administering Agencies Contact List [2].
Eligibility Requirements
- The applicant(s) income must be below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for the county in which they are applying.
- The applicant(s) must be a resident of the State of Maryland.
- The applicant(s) must be homeless, facing eviction, or have been recently evicted from their home.
- The applicant(s) must be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to maintain their housing once they receive assistance.
- Additional eligibility requirements may vary by county or municipality.
- It's important to note that RAP is a program administered by local governments and agencies, and application requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction.
Contact Information
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: 301-429-7400