Are you a renter? Here’s how HIP can help

Guidance

HIP’s Bilingual Rental Counseling Program offers hands-on guidance and search tips to help you identify a suitable apartment, room or home to rent for your budget.

Spending Plan

We will review your credit report, help you improve your credit and develop a spending plan to increase savings, and connect you with available rental subsidies and other relevant programs.

Fair Housing

Our Certified Counselors can also help you resolve any issues you are having with your current landlord, or help you to file a Fair Housing complaint if needed.

Tax Credits

HIP can also determine if you’re eligible for the Maryland Renters Tax Credit of up to $1,000, and help you file the necessary paperwork.

HIP Intake Packet

In Spanish

In English

Clients who schedule a one-on-one counseling session will need to complete this Intake form and have personal documents available.

TENANT INFO SESSIONS

During 2024, HIP is partnering with the Montgomery County Dept of Housing & Community Affairs (DHCA) to offer free, virtual and in-person Renter Information Sessions twice a month on Tuesdays at 7PM – 8PM. Check the schedules below and register on Eventbrite.

Ask questions about Montgomery County’s new Rent Stabilization Law, Tenant Rights, and the eviction process in MoCo courts.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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Virtual Info Session – Tues, Dec 17 @ 7pm (English)

In-Person Info Session – Tues, Dec 10 @ 7pm (in Wheaton)

County Emergency Rent Relief Programs – 2024

Financial Resources and Legal Protections were available to Maryland Renters During COVID-19, including Emergency Rent Assistance Programs in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

NOTE: The Montgomery County Covid Rent Relief application period has closed. However, if you have received a court judgement and are at risk of immediate eviction, there may be funds available. Please call HIP’s counselors for assistance.

In Prince George’s County, As of May 1, 2024 – only renters who have received eviction judgments can apply to the ERAP – Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Check the qualification requirements first by clicking below button.

MoCo Covid Rent Relief – Phase 4 CLOSED

PGC ERAP Application – Portal is CLOSED

City of Bowie ERA – Round 2 – CLOSED