Housing Options
This type of housing is for people who can live mostly on their own but may need help with medication, budgeting, or appointments.
What is supportive housing?
This government voucher helps low-income individuals pay part of their rent directly to landlords.
What is Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher)?
True or False: A landlord must give you notice before entering your home.
True (usually 24 hours’ notice required)
Rent should always be paid by this agreed-upon date each month.
What is the due date stated in your lease?
Name one daily or weekly habit that helps you keep your housing stable.
What is budgeting, cleaning, or paying bills on time?
In this housing type, you rent or own your home and are fully responsible for paying bills, cooking, and cleaning.
What is independent living?
In Baltimore, this hotline connects people to shelters, supportive housing, and housing case management.
What is 2-1-1 Maryland?
You cannot be denied housing because of your race, gender, religion, or disability.
What is the Fair Housing Act?
Tenants are expected to keep this part of their home clean to prevent pests and damage.
What is their living space/unit?
Keeping this updated helps landlords and case managers contact you about important issues.
What is your contact information?
This type of housing is short-term and helps people move from shelters or programs into permanent housing.
What is transitional housing?
This type of nonprofit organization helps people find affordable housing and sometimes helps with first month’s rent or deposit.
What are housing assistance agencies?
If your landlord refuses to fix serious issues like heat or plumbing, you have the right to contact this local department.
What is Baltimore Housing or Code Enforcement?
If something breaks, you should do this before it becomes a bigger issue.
What is report it to the landlord right away?
If you lose income, you should do this right away instead of avoiding communication.
What is talk to your landlord or case manager?
This living arrangement involves renting a room or apartment with others to share costs and responsibilities.
What is shared housing?
When you can’t pay rent due to hardship, you can apply for this type of temporary financial help through DSS or local programs.
What is rental assistance?
Before being evicted, a landlord must first file this legal document in court.
What is an eviction notice?
True or False: It’s okay to make changes to the unit (like painting or repairs) without asking.
False (you must get permission from your landlord first)
These community programs help tenants with mental health, budgeting, and life skills to stay housed.
What are PRP or supportive services?
e.g. Project Home, Homelessness Prevention Program, etc..
These programs often include staff support, case management, and services like job training or therapy on-site.
What are supportive housing programs?
This document is often required when applying for housing programs and shows proof of income or benefits.
What is proof of income (paystub, award letter, etc.)?
True or False: It’s okay for a landlord to retaliate against you for reporting unsafe living conditions.
False (retaliation is illegal)
This document lists all your responsibilities, rent amount, and rules about your home.
What is the lease agreement?
True or False: Staying connected with your support team can help prevent losing housing.
True