Eviction Prevention
Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order that prohibits Maryland courts from ordering the eviction of any tenant who can show that their failure to pay rent was the results of COVID-19—for example, because of lost or reduced unemployment, or needing to care for a school-aged child—or because they are diagnosed with, or under investigation for, COVID-19. Read the governor’s emergency order.
You may be eligible to receive financial help to pay your rent or mortgage if you are faced with a crisis that may result in an eviction, foreclosure or homelessness. You can also get help by calling the following organizations:
Other Rental Assistance Resources
You may be eligible to receive financial help to pay your rent or mortgage if you are faced with a crisis that may result in an eviction, foreclosure or homelessness. You can also get help by calling the following organizations:
- Catholic Charities in Forestville - 301-568-9529
- Community Ministries, Seat Pleasant - 301-499-2319
- Laurel Advocacy and Referral in Laurel - 301-776-0442
- United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP) in Capitol Heights at - 301-322-5700
Other Rental Assistance Resources
Housing Initiative Partnership
Housing Initiative Partnership is closed, but is offering help remotely. The PG county phone number is 301-699-3835.
The services they provide are:
HOMEOWNERS:
RENTERS:
HOUSEHOLD FINANCES:
The services they provide are:
HOMEOWNERS:
- HIP can assess your mortgage refinance options
- HIP can negotiate with your lender to prevent mortgage default
- HIP can provide accurate information regarding foreclosure suspension
- HIP can assist to apply for Maryland’s Homeowner’s Tax Credit Program
RENTERS:
- HIP can provide accurate information regarding eviction process during Maryland’s state of emergency
- HIP can connect you to emergency services programs to help cover housing costs and prevent evictions
- HIP can minimize effects of loss of income on household budget by prioritizing expenses
- HIP can assist to apply for Maryland’s Renter’s Tax Credit Program
HOUSEHOLD FINANCES:
- HIP can help you negotiate with creditors
- HIP can help you access emergency assistance programs for utilities and other essential services during the state of emergency
- HIP can help you with tools and resources to stay afloat if you have lost income or employment
Prince George's County Housing Authority
There is an array of rental assistance services offered to County residents through the Prince George's County Housing Authority. Participants for most of these programs must come off of the existing Housing Choice Voucher Wait List. The Housing Authority operates the Housing Choice Voucher Program (also referred to as Section 8). Currently, the waiting list for Section 8 is closed. Once the waiting list re-opens, it will be advertised in the local media, newspapers and libraries.
These programs include:
These programs include:
- Housing Choice Voucher Program - Enables low-income families to rent an apartment, condominium, townhouse, or single-family unit in Prince George's County.
- The Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program (HCVHP) - Uses a voucher subsidy that once helped families pay rent to a landlord but can now help first-time homeowners to purchase their own home.
- Family Unification Program - Is a partnership with the Prince George's County Department of Social Services who screens and refers families for housing assistance when the family is in danger of their children being placed in foster care.
- The Moderate Rehabilitation Program - In exchange for low-interest loans, owners of multi-family housing sites agree to allocate a fixed number of units to families who qualify for rental assistance.
- Rental Allowance Program - A state-funded housing program that provides fixed monthly rental assistance payments to eligible lower- income homeless persons and to households with critical emergency housing needs.
- Veterans Assistance Program - Is a local housing initiative established to provide permanent housing to homeless veterans in Prince George's County.
Homelessness Prevention
- Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc. For free legal services [email protected] 410-387-3126
- Click here for a list of shelters in Prince George's County
- Prince George’s County Department of Social Services Homelessness Prevention Program: 301-909-6362 or get more info here.
- You can call the Homeless Hotline toll free in the State of Maryland at 888-731-0999, or at 301-864-7095. The Hotline provides emergency answering and referral for the homeless 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Individuals and families in need must call the Homeless Hotline directly. Please be aware there is no waiting list and referrals are made on a first come, first serve basis.