ACDS Eviction Prevention Program

Rental households must demonstrate that they are:

1. Anne Arundel County residents
2. At least one member of the household qualified for Unemployment Insurance benefits after March 16, 2020 or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 outbreak
3. Income at or below 80% AMI as defined HERE
4. Do not have enough income, saving, assets or other resources to pay housing costs
5. One or more members of household can demonstrate a risk of homelessness or housing instability in the form of a past due utility or rent notice, an eviction notice, unsafe or unhealthy living conditions or other evidence of such risk.
6. Holds a lease or sublease of unit

Public Housing, Subsidized Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Residents

Residents residing in subsidized housing, public housing, or receiving a Housing Choice Voucher or other rental subsidy through either the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC) or Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) should first contact your management office or HCAAC/HACA agency staff to have your rent payments re-calculated based on current income.

Select one of the below options

1. The application for the ACDS 2021 Eviction Prevention Program is online here. You will be asked to provide information about your household, your household income and how your household income was negatively affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Whenever possible, please provide all documentation requested. However, please do not abandon your application if you do not have a requested document! Your Case Manager may be able to assist you in obtaining the document, or there may be acceptable alternative documentation.
2. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application may contact 410-222-7600 (dial “2”) to leave name, phone number, and email.

Applicants must provide supporting documentation, including, but not limited to the following:

1. Verification of household income (i.e. W-2, pay-stubs and/or tax returns, bank statements)
2. Eviction notice or correspondence from landlord indicating the tenant is in arrears and amount owed
3. Unpaid utility bill or utility shut-off notice
4. Rental/lease agreement or sublease (at minimum front page and signature page)
5. Photo identification for all adult members of household
6. Evidence of loss of employment or employment income due to COVID-19

Once the Case Manager receives all documentation, they will review to determine eligibility. Please note that payments will be made directly to the landlord or utility company.

Applicants must have income at or below 80% of AMI, as defined by HUD and as indicated below, adjusted for household size. (multiply total monthly household income by 12)