Maryland · Local Help
Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Maryland?
This is not legal advice. We explain what the law says. We cannot tell you what to do in your situation. For that, talk to a lawyer. Some of the groups below can help.
If you are behind on rent, facing eviction, or need housing help in Maryland, these organizations can help. Some give free legal help. Others connect you to local services or take complaints. Call ahead or check each website, since hours and programs can change.
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211 Maryland
Nonprofit group
Dial 211 to reach 211 Maryland, a free and confidential help line for the whole state. It can connect you to local help with rent payments, stopping an eviction, or finding shelter. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year.
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
Government office
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights takes complaints about housing discrimination anywhere in Maryland. State law bans this kind of discrimination to protect people's health, safety, and well-being in their homes. Call 410-767-8600, or start a complaint on its website.
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Government office
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development posts renter rights and housing protections for renters and landlords across the state. If you are facing homelessness or a housing crisis, it says help is available through local agencies in each county.
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Maryland Department of Human Services
Government office
The Homelessness Prevention Program helps Maryland families and individuals facing a housing crisis stay housed. It can give a one-time crisis grant paid to your landlord to stop an eviction. It also pays for case management and budgeting help, and can help work out an agreement between you and your landlord. You must have a lease in your name and be able to pay rent going forward. For more information, contact your local department of social services.
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