[Baltimore Sun] FOX45: Baltimore mayor reopens rental assistance portal to aid vulnerable residents
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The Brandon Scott administration is expanding the Baltimore City’s Rental Assistance Program by reopening the Rental Assistance Portal this week.
“Rental assistance like this is a critically important tool to support some of Baltimore’s most vulnerable residents and prevent long-term housing insecurity,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “This relatively short-term assistance can be fundamentally life-changing for the families who receive it. I want to thank the MOCFS and BCCAP teams who make distributing it possible for their caring, diligent work on behalf of Baltimoreans of all walks of life.”
The program is administered by the Community Action Partnership Centers (BCCAP) in the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS). Starting Monday and until Nov. 19, the Rental Assistance Program will offer case management, past due rental assistance and security deposit assistance for Baltimore City residents facing eviction.
MOCFS will process applications for assistance through the central online portal or in person at one of the five Community Action Partnership Centers.
What the City’s Rental Assistance Portal offers, according to a statement from the mayor’s office:
Financial Assistance: Eligible residents can apply for funds to cover back rent and prevent eviction.
Other Assistance: Security deposit assistance and case management.
Resource Guidance: The portal will provide information on available local resources, including legal assistance and housing counseling.
User-Friendly Access: The online platform is designed to be accessible and straightforward, ensuring that residents can easily apply for support.
“Our work is not just about preventing eviction; it’s about preserving families, fostering community, and ensuring residents in the City of Baltimore have the stability and security of having a place to live,” said Dr. Debra Y. Brooks, MOCFS Executive Director. “By investing in these programs, we are investing in the future of our city and impacting people’s lives. When we support our families, we strengthen the entire community for generations to come.”
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