CHC RISE Housing Stability Program

Immediate relief. Stronger renters. Lasting housing stability

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A missed paycheck, medical expense, family emergency or unexpected repair can place a household at risk of losing its home. CHC RISE combines possible one-time rental assistance with renter education, housing navigation, landlord communication and structured savings planning. Our goal is not only to address the immediate crisis, but to help each participating household become better prepared for the next financial disruption.

What RISE Means

Resilience: recovering from financial disruption. Information: understanding leases, resources and renter responsibilities. Savings: building a realistic emergency reserve. Empowerment: gaining the tools and confidence to remain stably housed.

How We Help

Eviction-prevention assistance; renter education; crisis budgeting and savings planning; housing navigation; landlord communication; referrals to legal, utility and community resources.

Who May Apply

Howard County renters who may be at or below 60% AMI, are experiencing a documented temporary hardship and are not receiving duplicate assistance for the same need.

What to Prepare

Identification, signed lease, proof of income, rent ledger or housing notice, documentation of hardship, landlord contact information and information about assistance requested elsewhere.

What Happens Next

Submit the intake form; provide verification documents; complete eligibility review; participate in renter education; establish a savings goal; receive follow-up support when enrolled.

Important information to know before submitting an application:

  • Submitting an application does not guarantee financial assistance.
  • Submitting an application does not stop an eviction or court proceeding.
  • Applicants should continue attending court and responding to landlord and court notices.
  • Never submit a Social Security number, bank-account number or password through the intake form.