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Eviction Prevention for Renters and Landlords

DC EVICTION PREVENTION FOR RENTERS AND LANDLORDS

Looking for subsidized housing? Use HUD’s Section 8 Multifamily Vacancies to search for housing in all 50 states

Need assistance for past due rent, utilities, legal services?

DC ERAP - DC EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)/(RENTERS & LANDLORDS)


HUD’S VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) RESOURCES

HUD VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA)

YOUR RIGHTS HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT COVERAGE PROTECTION

MULTIFAMILY VAWA RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Shelter Hotline, Local Continuum-of-Care Organizations, Domestic Violence Hotlines

DC SHELTER HOTLINE (202) 399-7093
DC CONTINUUM-OF-CARE (CoC) The Community Partnership Organization
DC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY NUMBER 911 (EMERGENCY) / 311 (NON-EMERGENCY)
DC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES DC Domestic Violence Resources


EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Through EHV, HUD is providing 70,000 housing choice vouchers to local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in order to assist individuals and families who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability. An individual or family to be considered for a EHV must be assessed through their local Contact a Continuum of Care organization.


PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY THAT HAS RECEIVED EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS:
District of Columbia Housing Authority


HOMEOWNERSHIP
HUD Approved Housing Counseling, First-Time Homebuying, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance, Financial Literacy, etc.


AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Section 8 Multifamily Properties, Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing Authorities

Need Affordable Rental Housing HUD RESOURCE LOCATOR for subsidized apartments elderly/senior/disabled.
Housing Choice Vouchers HUD RESOURCE LOCATOR search for Public Housing Authorities near you.
Search for Public Housing Authorities LIST OF PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES BY STATE
Renter’s Kit RENTAL ASSISTANCE


FHA RESOURCES
Federal Housing Administration/Single Family Assistance, HUD Foreclosed Homes, HUD Reverse Mortgages, Payoff Requests,

FHA RESOURCE CENTER (800) 225-5342 or answers@hud.gov

The FHA Resource Center answers questions from consumers about buying a home, qualifying for a loan, FHA loans and down payment assistance. Housing industry partners may also get answers on FHA loan products, processing issues, mortgage credit guidelines, property analysis guidelines and FHA Connection.

PAYOFF REQUESTS Use the new FHA SMART INTEGRATED PORTAL
NATIONAL SERVICING CENTER Go to FHA NATIONAL SERVICING CENTER
FHA Single Family Secretary Held Portfolio Subordinate Mortgages and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages


FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
Mortgage Assistance Programs by Local Government


HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND (HAF)

The purpose of the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020 funded by Department of the Treasury and supported by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


SUBURBAN MARYLAND: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY
EVICTION PREVENTION RESOURCES

Looking for subsidized housing? Use HUD’s Section 8 Multifamily Vacancies to search for housing in all 50 states

EVICTION PREVENTION FOR RENTERS AND LANDLORDS
Need assistance for past due rent, utilities, legal services?

STATE OF MARYLAND EMERGENCY RENTAL AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE
State of MD ERAP

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
Prince George's County ERAP

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (Renters & Landlords)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Montgomery County Rent Relief Program

MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Legal Assistance for Tenants and Landlords


EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Shelter Hotline, Local Continuum-of-Care Organizations, Domestic Violence Hotlines

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Continuum-of-Care Community Crisis Center
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HOMELESS HOTLINE (888) 731-0999
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE # (301) 265-8423 (NON-EMERGENCY) / 911 EMERGENCY
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOMELESS RESOURCE LINE (240) 907-2688
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CoC Montgomery County Homeless Resources
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NUMBERS (301) 279-8000 (NON-EMERGENCY) / 911 EMERGENCY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DIRECTORY


EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Through EHV, HUD is providing 70,000 housing choice vouchers to local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in order to assist individuals and families who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability. An individual or family to be considered for a EHV must be assessed through their local Contact a Continuum of Care organization.


PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES THAT HAVE RECEIVED EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS:
Housing Authority of Prince George’s County
Housing Opportunity Commission of Montgomery County
MD Department of Housing and Community Development


HOMEOWNERSHIP
HUD Approved Housing Counseling, First-Time Homebuying, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance, Financial Literacy, etc.

BUYING A HOME Steps in Purchasing a Home
HUD APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor
FHA FORECLOSED HOMES HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Montgomery Homeownership Program VI
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLOSING COSTS Closing Cost Assistance Loan Program


AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Section 8 Multifamily Properties, Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing Authorities

Need Affordable Rental Housing HUD RESOURCE LOCATOR for subsidized apartments elderly/senior/disabled.
Housing Choice Vouchers HUD RESOURCE LOCATOR search for Public Housing Authorities near you.
Search for Public Housing Authorities LIST OF PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES BY STATE
Renter’s Kit RENTAL ASSISTANCE


FHA RESOURCES
Federal Housing Administration/Single Family Assistance, HUD Foreclosed Homes, HUD Reverse Mortgages, Payoff Requests,

FHA RESOURCE CENTER (800) 225-5342 or answers@hud.gov

The FHA Resource Center answers questions from consumers about buying a home, qualifying for a loan, FHA loans and down payment assistance. Housing industry partners may also get answers on FHA loan products, processing issues, mortgage credit guidelines, property analysis guidelines and FHA Connection.

PAYOFF REQUESTS Use the new FHA SMART INTEGRATED PORTAL
NATIONAL SERVICING CENTER Go to FHA NATIONAL SERVICING CENTER
FHA Single Family Secretary Held Portfolio Subordinate Mortgages and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages


FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
Mortgage Assistance Programs by Local Government


HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND (HAF)

The purpose of the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020 funded by Department of the Treasury and supported by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


NORTHERN VIRGINIA: CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON COUNTY, FAIRFAX COUNTY, LOUDOUN COUNTY, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
EVICTION PREVENTION RESOURCES

Looking for subsidized housing? Use HUD’s Section 8 Multifamily Vacancies to search for housing in all 50 states:

EVICTION PREVENTION FOR RENTERS AND LANDLORDS
Need assistance for past due rent, utilities, legal services?

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
Renters Relief and Resources

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA LEGAL SERVICES
Landlord Tenant Legal Resources

ARLINGTON COUNTY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Renters Rental Assistance

ARLINGTON COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES
Tenant Landlord Legal Responsibilities

FAIRFAX COUNTY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Rental and Utility Assistance

NORTHERN VIRGINIA LEGAL AID TENANTS AND LANDLORDS
NOVA COVID 19 Resources Tenant and Landlords
Fairfax County Emergency Rent Assistance Program Eligibility

FAIRFAX COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES
Landlord Tenant Legal Resources

LOUDOUN COUNTY COVID-19 ASSISTANCE & LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Landlord Tenant Legal Assistance

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PWC Rental Assistance
Legal Services (Landlord and Tenants)
Legal Resources


EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Shelter Hotline, Local Continuum-of-Care Organizations, Domestic Violence Hotlines

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA HOMELESS HOTLINE (703) 746-5700
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CoC Alexandria Homeless Services
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (703) 746-4911
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES Alexandria Domestic Violence Program
ARLINGTON COUNTY SHELTER HOTLINE (703) 228-1010 (Non-Business Hours)
ARLINGTON COUNTY HOMELESS SERVICES Arlington County Homeless Services
ARLINGTON COUNTY CoC Arlington County Continuum of Care
ARLINGTON COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (703) 237-0881
ARLINGTON COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES Domestic Violence Resources
FAIRFAX COUNTY SHELTER HOTLINE (703) 691-2131 (Non-Emergency Hotline)
FAIRFAX COUNTY HOMELESS SERVICES & CoC Office to Prevent and End Homelessness
FAIRFAX COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (703) 360-7273
FAIRFAX COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
LOUDOUN COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTERS & HOUSING SERVICES List of Loudoun County Homeless Shelters
LOUDOUN COUNTY CoC Loudoun County Homeless Services Resources
LOUDOUN COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 911 (Emergency) / (703) 777-6552 (Non-Emergency)
LOUDOUN COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic Violence and Abuse Services
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SHELTER HOTLINE (703) 792-3366
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SHELTER Prince William County Homeless Shelters
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY HOMELESS SVCS Prince William County Homeless Programs
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY CoC Prince William County Homeless Assistance
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (703) 221-4951
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES PWC Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233


EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Through EHV, HUD is providing 70,000 housing choice vouchers to local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in order to assist individuals and families who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability. An individual or family to be considered for a EHV must be assessed through their local Contact a Continuum of Care organization.

Arlington County Department of Human Services
VA Housing Development Authority
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority


HOMEOWNERSHIP
HUD Approved Housing Counseling, First-Time Homebuying, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance, Financial Literacy, etc.

BUYING A HOME Steps in Purchasing a Home
HUD APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING Talk to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor
FHA FORECLOSED HOMES HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA Home Buyer Resources
ARLINGTON COUNTY Arlington County Homeownership Programs
FAIRFAX COUNTY First Time Homebuying Program
FAIRFAX COUNTY HOMES FOR SALE Affordable Homeownership Program
LOUDOUN COUNTY HOMEBUYING Homebuying/Down Pmt/Closing Cost Program
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY First Time Homebuyers Program


AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Section 8 Multifamily Properties, Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing Authorities

Need Affordable Rental Housing HUD RESOURCE LOCATOR for subsidized apartments elderly/senior/disabled.
Housing Choice Vouchers HUD RESOURCE LOCATOR search for Public Housing Authorities near you.
Search for Public Housing Authorities LIST OF PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES BY STATE
Renter’s Kit RENTAL ASSISTANCE


FHA RESOURCES
Federal Housing Administration/Single Family Assistance, HUD Foreclosed Homes, HUD Reverse Mortgages, Payoff Requests,

FHA RESOURCE CENTER 800-225-5342 or answers@hud.gov

The FHA Resource Center answers questions from consumers about buying a home, qualifying for a loan, FHA loans and down payment assistance. Housing industry partners may also get answers on FHA loan products, processing issues, mortgage credit guidelines, property analysis guidelines and FHA Connection.

PAYOFF REQUESTS Use the new FHA SMART INTEGRATED PORTAL
NATIONAL SERVICING CENTER Go to FHA NATIONAL SERVICING CENTER
FHA Single Family Secretary Held Portfolio Subordinate Mortgages and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages


FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
Mortgage Assistance Programs by Local Government


HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND (HAF)

The purpose of the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020 funded by Department of the Treasury and supported by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.