Covid -19 Rental Assistance Program

What is the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program?

Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an unprecedented financial hardship for many Montgomery County residents, the CAP is a program that provides financial assistance in the form of a rent subsidy payment.  This program seeks to fill the gaps for those who have lost income during COVID-19.

 

Application submissions OPEN June 1, 2020 at 10:00 am and CLOSE June 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm.

Application Access Online Application Portal HERE beginning June 1, 2020 Digital applications must be completed using the portal. Applications will not be accepted via email. Download PDF Version belowHERE English  Español All paper applications MUST be date and time-stamped and placed in the designated drop box at one of the following locations:

1. 10400 Detrick Avenue, Kensington, Maryland 20895
2. 231 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
3. 101 Lakeforest Boulevard #200, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
4. 880 Bonifant Street, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions Click below for eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions.  Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program  Preguntas frecuentes – COVID- 19 Programa de asistencia de alquiler    Timeline May 26, 2020 Application and accompanying materials open for public viewing and download. June 1, 2020 Applications accepted – paper and online – beginning at 10:00 am.

June 5, 2020 Applications and submission of accompanying documentation close. All applications and supporting documents – paper and online – must be received by 2:00 pm. Paper applications and document packages must be date and time-stamped using machines at HOC locations.

June 10, 2020 Applications in the pool are reviewed after a randomized selection process. June 17-23, 2020 Selected applicants and their landlords are notified of awards. July 1, 2020 Landlords receive COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program checks via USPS.   Questions  If you have questions or require assistance, please call (240) 627-9606 or (240) 627-9680 or email .