Find Emergency Shelter, Homeless Support & Get Housing Help
There are many housing programs in Maryland communities that reduce the cost of rent, cover security deposits, prevent eviction, and provide emergency shelter.
Search the 211 Community Resource Database for low-income housing programs, which offer housing vouchers to eligible families, covering a portion of the rent each month. Local housing agencies run these programs.
Or keep reading for other housing needs, including homelessness.
Find A Homeless Shelter
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or you have nowhere to go, a homeless shelter can provide a place to sleep. Motel vouchers are also an option, if needed.
Support services may also be available to help you obtain other benefits at the shelter.
The Coordinated Entry Programs below streamline the process for those needing homeless services, ensuring there is no wrong door to access help.
These common searches in the 211 Community Resource Database will help you connect with local resources.
Emergency Shelters
If you are experiencing domestic violence, a weather emergency like extreme heat or cold, or need an emergency shelter, connect with help by choosing the resource you need.
Rental Assistance
Having trouble paying rent or need a security deposit? Avoid an eviction with local rental assistance programs.
Search the 211 Community Resource database. Choose an option below, and on the results page, enter a ZIP code.
Maryland Housing Search
To find a specific property, get an understanding of the rent and its location, use Maryland Housing Search.
Housing Navigators in Baltimore City
In Baltimore City, you can also get help from a housing navigator. They provide free consultations.
The housing navigator can help you understand a housing situation and support solutions.
They'll identify resources in the short-term and create an individualized housing plan that includes long-term housing stability.
The Navigators are available at five Pratt Library branches through a program with the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS). Find one nearby.
Additional help is available in Baltimore City. Read 211's guide to assistance programs in Baltimore to find help with other needs includig food, security deposits, financial help, and more.
Mortgage And Foreclosure Assistance
Behind on mortgage payments? Community resources are available to save your home from foreclosure.
Help is also available if the landlord of the home you're renting is facing foreclosure.
Find Community Resources
Keep Learning
211's guide to the foreclosure process walks homeowners through their options, including repayment plans, modifications, and more. It also discusses how a housing counselor can help and the quickest way to connect with one.
Find Housing Resources
There are over 700 housing resources, including shelters, subsidized housing, home maintenance programs, and more. Start searching now, by typing in your need into the 211 Community Resource Database.
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