$1.3M Opens Up For Residents Struggling To Pay Rent In Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — An additional round of $1.3 million in funding will be made available to support residents struggling to pay rent due to loss of income or illness during the pandemic and facing eviction.

From March 6-10, income-eligible residents can apply for assistance to pay up to 18 months of past due rent to avoid eviction. Residents must live in Howard County and provide documentation of a pending eviction to qualify for assistance. Household income limits apply. Details can be found on the Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development COVID-19 website.

Applicants with an eviction notice can apply directly at https://howardcounty.prefixhealth.com to complete the application and upload required documents.

“Many of our residents are still struggling to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Higher rents and rising food prices are leading to tough choices for our neighbors who have limited income households,” Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said. “These funds will help those individuals and families clear back rent and maintain their housing.”