Moore-Miller Administration Secures $7.45 Million for Rental Assistance for Adults with Disabilities
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced that the Department has been awarded $7.45 million in funding through the federal Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program. This funding, secured with the advocacy of the Maryland congressional delegation, is designated to provide rental assistance to eligible housing properties across the state. The primary goal is to subsidize the rent for adults with disabilities, thereby supporting their access to stable, affordable housing and necessary supportive services. The Department plans to distribute these Section 811 funds to eligible rental housing developments through existing financing programs, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and the Multifamily Bond Program, over the next six to twelve months. Additionally, the Department will collaborate with the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Department of Disabilities to effectively identify housing needs and deploy res...