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Emergency Housing

Maryland 211

211 Maryland’s Housing & Shelter page connects residents with free and low-cost housing support, including:

  • Emergency Shelter: Connects individuals to emergency shelters, transitional housing, motel vouchers, and domestic violence or extreme weather shelters.
  • Rent & Deposit Assistance: Helps renters find local programs to pay rent, cover security deposits, or prevent eviction, along with links to subsidized low-income housing.
  • Mortgage & Foreclosure Help: Offers housing counseling, property tax assistance, and foreclosure prevention for homeowners and impacted renters.
  • Baltimore City Housing Navigators: Provides free 1-on-1 consultations at select Enoch Pratt Free Library branches to help build personalized housing plans.
  • Guides & Education: Includes step-by-step articles on tenant rights, eviction prevention, senior housing, and the foreclosure process.

DHCD Homeless Services

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), serves as a directory of contact numbers and support resources for Maryland residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

  • Local Crisis Hotlines: Direct phone numbers for shelter, eviction prevention, and emergency housing support organized by county and region across Maryland.
  • Maryland 2-1-1: A statewide helpline (reachable by dialing 211 or visiting 211md.org) that connects callers to support for housing, utility bills, family crises, financial hardship, and legal issues.
  • Domestic & Sexual Violence Support: Links to specialized help networks, including the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence and the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
  • Veterans' Resources: Regional contacts and county-level commissions through the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families to assist veterans and service members.
  • Legal Assistance: Connections to Maryland Legal Aid for individuals facing housing discrimination, illegal eviction, or other shelter-related legal troubles.