Harford County, Maryland
 
Harford County Maryland

Department of Community Services
319 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014 410.638.3389/ 410.879.2000/ TTY:410.638.3086
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HOUSING & HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE
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MISCELLANEOUS
ANNA'S HOUSE
P.O. Box 88
Bel Air MD 21014
A transitional and permanent housing program for homeless women and women with children in Harford County. Families are referred to Anna's House by the Harford County Department of Social Services.

410.803.2130 
BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOODS, INC. (BNI)
Tenant and Landlord Hotline - Rental Laws
A private, nonprofit statewide organization with an office in Baltimore City. BNI is involved in educating the public about federal, state and local laws that prohibit housing discrimination and in enforcing those laws. The Baltimore office also provides information, advice and assistance for tenants and landlords. 
Hotline: 410.243.6007 or 
1.800.487.6007 -within MD only
M-F; 9am-1pm; 2-4pm
CARING HANDS, INC.
Provides permanent residential services for adults with mental and/or physical disabilities. Also provides short-term housing and care through the Respite Care Program. Serves both adults and children.

The Residential Program at Caring Hands, Inc. welcomes volunteers interested in becoming an advocate for adults having various physical and/or mental disabilities who live in the residential program. Client advocates form unique friendships with individuals by volunteering several hours a month. Hours are flexible. Volunteer opportunities are also available in the Operations Department of Caring Hands, Inc. for individuals who wish to assist with maintenance of our homes. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Flexible hours.

410.575.7125 
410.272.4929
HARFORD FAMILY HOUSE
Transitional / Permanent Housing
53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite. 3
Aberdeen MD 21001
A transitional and permanent housing program for homeless families with children. Families are referred to Harford Family House by agencies and churches.

410.273.6700 
HC OFFICE ON AGING
145 N. Hickory Ave.
Bel Air MD 21014
Information, education, a noontime meal, and recreation programs are available for citizens 60+ at four senior centers. Specialized services provided: counseling for problem situations and referral to other resources or agencies; information and assistance with health insurance problems; and an ombudsman to mediate rights for residents of nursing homes. A senior discount card, class and activity schedule, and newsletter are available upon request. Call for information on services and listing of senior citizen housing units.
410.638.3025 
MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
Check to see if a home improvement contractor is licensed, whether there are any complaints against the contractor, etc.
410.230.6309 
MD DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Can provide information regarding state housing renovation and rebuilding programs.

1.800.756.0119 
MORTGAGELOAN.COM

Mortgage Calculator & Financial Calculators

A free resource for consumers, professionals and researchers. This resource features over 100 different financial calculators. The right mortgage has to have the right monthly payment for your particular financial situation. The mortgage payment calculator is a simple way to make sure that you've got a match. It calculates your potential monthly payment by computing parameters related to loan and property information. It also takes into consideration tax and insurance information. Input these numbers and you've got quick estimate of whether or not the loan is in your budgetary ballpark.

 
SHREFFLER HOUSE
Short term transitional shelter for one family at a time.
Must be Referred by the 
Department of Social Services:
410.836.4717
Sponsored by First
Presbyterian 410.838.5777
STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - DSS
Faith Communites & Civic Agencies United
2 South Bond Street
Bel Air MD 21014
Winter emergency shelter as well as transitional shelter for men, women and children;case manage- ment

410.836.4541 
STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - DSS
Homeless Program
2 South Bond Street
Bel Air MD 21014
Emergency motel and shelter placements for men, women and children, counseling and case management and assistance with applying for benefits.

410.836.4700 
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND, INC.
Maryland 211:First Call for Help, MD (24-hr. line)
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
P.O. Box 1576
MD state crisis intervention service which provides referrals for counseling for all citizen emergencies including teen pregnancy. Includes emergency services, employment, Hot Line for out of work, shelter, information, and juvenile crime victims assistance lines. Food stamp referral information.
1.800.492.0618 
410.685.0525
410.685.2159 (TTY)
410.879.6453 (HC)
Fax: 410.893.1556
Return to Top ...HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS...
HC HOUSING AGENCY
Harford County Housing Program
15 S. Main Street
Suite 106
Bel Air MD 21014
This program is very similar to the Subsidized Housing Program. Individuals must be 62 or older or disabled. A waiting list may apply. Income guidelines are as follows:

Size of Household

Monthly Income

Assets

Apply At

1 person $2,125.00 N/A Housing Agency
2 persons $2,425.00 N/A Housing Agency

410.638.3045 
HC HOUSING AGENCY
Renter's Assistance Program (RAP)
15 S. Main Street
Suite 106
Bel Air MD 21014
RAP provides a rent subsidy to low income residents who are either homeless or in need of temporary emergency housing. They cannot be eligible for any other housing assistance program and must be capable of returning to self-sufficiency. There is a one year maximum period for the subsidy. Funding is limited.

410.638.3045 
HC HOUSING AGENCY
Subsidized Housing Program
15 S. Main Street
Suite 106
Bel Air MD 21014
This program supplements the rent payments of those who qualify by providing vouchers to use with private landlords. Generally, eligible tenants pay no more than 30% of their gross family income for rent. A waiting list may apply. Participants must be 62 or older or disabled and must be income eligible.
410.638.3045 
SENIOR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Some apartments in Harford County offer a sliding-scale rental fee to seniors based on income. Individuals must be age 62 or over or disabled. (St. John's Towers and Harford Senior Housing do not have a provision for the disabled.) A waiting list may apply.

 
Return to Top ...LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES...
CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE HOUSING AUTHORITY
101 Stansbury Court
Havre de Grace MD 21078
410.939.2097 
HC HOUSING AGENCY
15 S. Main Street
Suite 106
Bel Air MD 21014
Rental assistance program for income qualified citizens. Housing rehabilitation programs. Rent and mortgage delinquency counseling, also home ownership and reverse mortgage counseling. Call for listing of available housing.
410.638.3045 
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ELKTON
150 East Main Street
Elkton MD 21921
410.398.5018 
Return to Top ...NONPROFIT HOUSING GROUPS...
HARFORD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.
205 Hays Street
Bel Air MD 21014
Harford Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with the commmunity to build a better human habitat for economically disadvantaged families. Harford Habitat partners with low-income families and individuals to provide them a decent, basic house.

Harford Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (HHH) is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry located in Harford County, Maryland. HHH was chartered by Habitat for Humanity International in 1994 and is one of more than 2000 affiliates (community group) worldwide. It is the vision of this chartered affiliate that "by the end of 2010", Harford Habitat for Humanity, Inc. will be recognized as a driving force in eliminating substandard housing in Maryland by creating decent, affordable housing with 100 partner families."

410.638.4434 
410.420.8843
HOME PARTNERSHIP, INC.
Pre- and post-purchase, default/delinquency, budget and credit counseling available to all in Harford County. Also offered: home-buyer education courses, newly constructed and rehabilitated housing for sale and a variety of grants available to eligible homebuyers.
410-679-3200 
SALVATION ARMY
P.O. Box 309
300 Rear Seneca Street
Havre de Grace MD 21078
Food: 9-11:am & 1-2:30pm
9am - 3:30pm. After hours call local Harford County Police Department for lodging.
Motel placements, meals, counseling and eviction prevention for men, women, women with children, men with children and two-parent families.

410.939.3535 
SARC, INC.
Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center
  • 24-Hour Helpline: Confidential Helpline staffed by trained domestic and sexual violence counselors.
  • Companion Services: Accompaniment to the hospital and/or police station for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
  • Victim's Counseling: Individual counseling and crisis intervetion for female, male and child victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Group counseling available for adults molested as children, sexually abusive relationships, rape survivors, and domestic violence victims.
  • Safehouse Services: Confidentially located safehouse for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children.
  • Perpetrator's Counseling: Group counseling for perpetrators of domestic violence.
  • Legal Advocacy & Representation: Advocacy and/or court accompaniment for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Legal representation for Protective Orders and Emergency Custody Hearings, along with other civil remedies.
  • Professional Training & Education: Training, presentations and community education on both domestic and sexual violence.
  • Information and Referrals

410.836.8430 24 Hour Helpline 
410.836.8431
410.879.3486
Nights, Saturday & Sunday:
410.838.1588
Return to Top ...SALES/RENTALS...
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
P.O. Box 802
1 Bel Air South Parkway
Bel Air MD 21014
410.569.0750 
410.515.0961
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