Eviction Prevention Program Launched In Anne Arundel County

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Renters struggling to pay utility bills or their rent due to a recent job loss or "employment disruption" due to the new coronavirus now will be protected by an Eviction Prevention Program announced by Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman.

The Eviction Prevention Program will provide temporary assistance to households with incomes up to 80 percent of the area median income adjusted for household size, which is an estimated $75,000 for a family of four.

“While Maryland courts have suspended evictions and foreclosures for the time being during this crisis, many renters will still owe rent at the end of the day and many landlords will still owe mortgage payments,” said Pittman in a statement. “This program will help people stay on track so that when the moratorium is lifted, they do not have a bigger problem with months of arrears and late fees.”

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Arundel Community Development Services offers free financial counseling for residents who may be facing tough economic realities or struggling to pay their mortgage. Case managers at ACDS and partner agencies will work with applicants to process eviction requests remotely. Participants will need to provide documentation that shows their income was disrupted during the new coronavirus pandemic, a letter from their landlord noting that they are in arrears and household income documentation.

Starting April 20, interested residents can apply to the Eviction Prevention Program and access the free confidential financial and foreclosure prevention counseling services by calling ACDS at 410-222-7600 (then dial zero).

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