​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Maryland Housing Counseling Fund (MHCF) supports non-profit and local government organizations that provide housing counseling services and free or low-cost legal assistance. Awards are made annually on a competitive basis.

Eligible Applicants

• Non-profit organizations
• Local government agencies

Eligible Activities

MHCF provides operating support for housing counseling programs that include:

• Homebuyer education
• Pre-purchase counseling
• Foreclosure counseling
• Rental counseling
• Financial capability coaching

MHCF also supports non-profit legal services providers that assist:

• Homeowners concerned about foreclosure
• Renters concerned about eviction

Reporting Requirements

Grantees are required to submit a quarterly progress report by the fifteenth of the month following the end of each quarter of the grant term.

Application

Application Status: Closed

Resources for Housing Counselors & Legal Services Providers

• HUD Housing Counseling Program
• Maryland Office of Financial Regulation - Residential Property Foreclosures
• Foreclosure Help for Homeowners​

Contact Information

Poverty Solutions Team
Division of Homeless Solutions
Email: [email protected]​
Phone: 301-429-7525