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Be renting or actively seeking to lease a new rental unit
(Homeowners are not eligible for this program).Have a student enrolled in a community schoolBe experiencing housing instability, such as homelessness, at risk of eviction, utility shut off, or be behind in paying rent or utilities
Short Term Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Program (STRMU)Sustainable Housing Assistance Rental Program (SHARP)Housing Independence Through Employment Program (HITE)Senior Transitional Opportunity Program (S-TOP)
Rental Assistance
Resources Providing or Connecting Tenants with Rental Assistance
Finding Rental Assistance
Senior Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
The Senior Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) currently has funds available for those who are age 62 and older, whose household income is 40% or less and have been a resident of the county for 3 years. They have funding that is expected to run out around May so be sure to apply as soon as possible. This program will pay up to 4 months of rental arrearages. You can find the application online in the link below.
Please note that the website linked below does not necessarily have the accurate requirements for this program as it was published and not edited since 2024. You should email the program using the email address linked below to fully understand what documentation is needed with the application.
Mission of Love Charities Inc.
Provides rental, security deposits and utility assistance to low-income individuals and families. These services offer help when needed to prevent eviction and homelessness. Financial assistance is only available when they have funds. They usually will pay out up to $2,500. There is currently a waitlist for funds, but they often get funds quarterly.
301-333-4440
United Communities against Poverty (UCAP)
UCAP's Rent & Eviction Program provides rental assistance to residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland.
There is currently a waitlist for funds.
301-322-5700
Salvation Army - National Capital Area: Prince George’s County
Offers emergency assistance including money for rent. To apply call them or fill out an application and email it to them.
301-277-6103
Greenbelt CARES
Provides limited rental and utility assistance to residents of Greenbelt and the surrounding area when funding is available. Call to see if they have funds.
301-345-6660
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Service offering information including organizations offering rental assistance.
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Community Schools Rental Assistance Program (CS RAP)
Funding for CSRAP is nearly exhausted. In Prince George’s County they are accepting applications to be on the waitlist. applying does not guarantee that you will receive help.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development awarded funding to the Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP) to provide assistance to student households with a student enrolled in a community school.
To qualify for funds you must:
To apply contact your designated Community School staff for assistance with completing and submitting your CSRAP application. Contacts can be found in the linked website.
Note: If you are unable to reach your Community School staff, email or call 301-245-3907 for an alternative method to submit your application.
Catholic Charities DC
An organization that provides case management and helps connect people with resources. They do not have rental assistance directly but can connect people with organizations that do. They also can help with ERAP applications.
202-772-4300
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Service
Offers financial assistance for mortgages, rent, and utilities if you live in a zip code they serve. The financial assistance is up to $1500. People can apply once a year. The process to get aid is to schedule an appointment, have the appointment to see what you're eligible for, then wait 6-8 weeks for the payment to process.
301-776-0442
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
May be able to offer cash assistance or rental assistance. Alternatively, they may be able to offer referrals to organizations who offer rental assistance.
301-909-7000
Department of Human Services - Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC)
Provides emergency cash assistance to families who need emergency help paying rent or utilities or for other emergencies. These funds are available through the local Department of Social Services once every two years when funds are available. Apply through local DSS office or online.
Union Bethel AME Church
Provides financial assistance for rent and utilities.
301-372-6036
Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Fund
Provides financial assistance through their emergency fund. Their emergency fund applications are open to Bowie residents.
301-262-6765
Community Outreach & Development CDC
Provides assistance with rent/mortgage, utilities, and other emergency care needs.
301-735-0121
Community Crisis Services Inc.
Offers referrals on where to get rental assistance and other types of assistance. They have a database of over 8,000 referrals/ resources.
301-864-7095
Lifestyles of Maryland, Inc.
Offers some financial assistance. Apply on their website.
301-735-0121
State of Maryland’s Renters' Tax Credit Program
The State of Maryland provides a direct check payment of up to $1000.00 a year for renters who paid rent in the State of Maryland and who meet certain eligibility requirements.
The deadline for filing an application is October 1, 2025. A properly completed application means that all questions are answered, the form is signed, copies of the entire federal income tax return, schedules and forms, necessary Social Security form (SSA-1099), Railroad Retirement Verification or rate letter are all included and applicant has provided responses to any subsequent inquiries made by the Department in a reasonable timeframe.
HCS’s Metropolitan Access Housing Program (MHAP)
Through their Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) program HCS provides financial assistance to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) who are experiencing financial hardship in the following areas: first month’s rent, delinquent rent, delinquent utilities, delinquent telephone bill, moving assistance, emergency food, and emergency medication assistance.
Also explore other programs they offer that may be available including:
202-667-2681
Please note: availability of rental assistance is dependent on funds available. Funding changes often, so it is best to check in with these organizations regularly.
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