Housing
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Programs in Maryland
Maryland programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Homeless Solutions
DHCD works with local providers to connect people facing homelessness with shelter and housing services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Maryland Rental Assistance and Housing Choice Voucher Resources
DHCD provides housing resources and directs residents to local agencies that administer rental subsidies.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Maryland Mortgage Program
The Maryland Mortgage Program offers home loan and down payment assistance options through participating lenders.
Ways to apply:In person
Maryland Department of Human Services
Office of Home Energy Programs
In Maryland, LIHEAP is called OHEP Energy Assistance.
OHEP helps eligible households pay home energy bills and prevent utility shutoffs.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Maryland Department of Human Services
Maryland Energy Assistance Program
MEAP helps eligible households pay heating costs through grants paid to their energy providers.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Maryland Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization helps eligible households make home improvements that can reduce energy use and costs.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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