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Benefits:
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The Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funds provide limited grants or
loans to households with a pending eviction, and in some jurisdictions,
support counselors who work with tenants and landlords to prevent evictions.
By providing short-term mediation or linkage to resources, the program helps
families and individuals who are at risk for eviction to stay in their housing.
Some jurisdictions have used HPP funds for innovative programs such as rent banks
and revolving loans. Households are provided early intervention services to avoid
a possible eviction.
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Eligibility:
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- You must be living in rental housing and be able to verify a pending eviction.
- You must be able to tell why you cannot afford to pay your rent.
You may be asked to provide receipts and other statements to verify your need for assistance.
- You must be willing to work with the case manager assigned to assist you
by completing all forms and providing any information requested.
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Where to Apply:
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What to Bring:
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- Photo Identification (Driver's License, Maryland ID, or Employment ID)
- Proof of Address (from Apartment or house lease; electric, gas, water, or
phone bill; rent book; rent receipt; or mortgage statement)
- Proof of Income for Past 2 Months (from past 2 months pay stubs that show your
income, or most recent benefit letter for government checks (SSI, SSDI, VA, Social
Security, or any others)
- Proof of Emergency - Eviction or Utility Cut-Off Notice
- Proof of Other Cash or Non Cash resources. (Bring all that apply to you: Most recent
savings and checking account statements, life insurance policies, car truck or motorcycle
titles, stocks or bonds, papers about anything else you own that is of value, except
personal belongings).
- Social Security Cards: Everyone who gets services must have a social security number.
It is best to bring a card for everyone for whom you are seeking benefits (yourself,
children, and so on).
- Proof of Household Expenses. Bring as many of the following as you can: most recent
BG&E gas or electric bill; most recent fuel oil or propane bill that shows the company’s
name, address, and telephone number; receipt or written statement of child care costs;
real estate tax bill; recent doctor or hospital bills.
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for details about this program.
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