Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced that the state has received $7.45 million in federal funding to expand affordable housing opportunities for adults with disabilities.
The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program, will help subsidize rent for eligible adults with disabilities across Maryland, providing access to stable housing and supportive services.
To qualify, households must have incomes at or below 30% of the area’s median income, and at least one adult household member must have a disability.
“Everyone deserves accessible and affordable housing with support that aids their health and wellbeing,” Moore said.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development expects to distribute the funding to eligible rental housing developments over the next six to 12 months. The department will also work with the Maryland Department of Health and Department of Disabilities to identify housing needs and connect residents with available support services.
