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Rental Assistance
Resources Providing or Connecting Tenants with Rental Assistance
Finding Rental Assistance
211 MD
Service offering information including organizations offering rental assistance.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
On May 31, 2025, the Prince George’s County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) closed its application portal to new tenant and landlord applications.
Applications are for those who have received a court summons, a writ, or a judgment against them. The applications are submitted online. There is a checklist that walks applicants through other eligibility requirements. Once the application is submitted, the applicant will be contacted through the online portal or via email. Each application is reviewed individually, and money is awarded on a case-by-case basis. The maximum payout is 18 months of rent, but payment is at the discretion of the application reviewer.
When calling be ready to provide a copy of the judgment / warrant of restitution to their email address when asked. Please note, ERAP funds are never guaranteed, can be rejected by your landlord, and are typically not available once you have left a unit. CASA (240-491-5763) and the Housing Initiative Partnership (301-699-3835) offer assistance with applications.
301-883-6504 option 9
Senior Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
This is a one time payment for seniors experiencing rental hardship. To qualify you must be a resident of Prince George’s County for at least 5 years prior to filing an SRAP application, currently reside in a rental property located in Prince George’s County and have a legally binding lease or sublease in your name, be age 65 or older at the time of application, have a total household income equivalent to or less than 40% Area Median Income "AMI" for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area, and have a documented rental hardship.
Apply by emailing a completed application and supporting documents (photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income, copy of lease, proof of rental hardship) to . Your landlord will need to provide their W-9 and the current rent ledger.
If you need assistance with the application, you need to email asking for help.
Community Schools Rental Assistance Program (CS RAP)
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will soon be awarding funding to organizations to provide assistance to student households with a student enrolled in a community school.
To qualify for funds a student must be enrolled in a community school AND be housed in a rental property where at least one household member is at risk of homelessness or housing instability OR at least one household member qualifies for assistance under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Eligible uses of financial assistance under the program include prospective rent (including security deposit), rental arrears, prospective utility assistance, utility arrears, relocation expenses, and fines or fees associated with rental or utility payments.
The office at a community school may be able to provide more information about this program.
Coming soon! DHCD is still working through the process of awarding funds to nonprofits to be able to provide the assistance to households. Information on how to apply is not yet available.
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
United Communities against Poverty (UCAP)
UCAP's Rent & Eviction Program provides rental assistance to residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland.
301-322-5700
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
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.
301-333-4440
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
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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