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

HIP also offers free virtual Renter Information Sessions 3x a month on Tuesdays at 7PM through Zoom, in English and Spanish. Ask questions about COVID Rent Relief efforts, tenant rights, and the eviction process in Maryland courts.

ALL CDC TENANT PROTECTIONS HAVE EXPIRED.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Click here for Zoom Link

Next Info Session – Tues, March 28 @ 7pm in ENGLISH; March 21 in Spanish

Covid-19 Rent Relief

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

Click below to access the application portals: (NOTE: Round 4 of Montgomery County’s Covid Rent Relief Program has reopened. Please apply now!)

MoCo Covid Rent Relief – Phase 4 CLOSED

PGC ERAP Application – Phase 3 – CLOSED

City of Bowie ERA – Round 2 – CLOSED