Housing Connections will reopen on August 1, 2026 with limited funds
The Housing Connections Program, launched in 2016 as the Landlord Engagement Program, and serves an average of 40 households per year. Housing Connections works with landlords and low- to moderate-income Howard County residents to support both parties during the tenancy search and initial lease term. This results in stable housing for families, landlords receiving timely rent payments, a liaison as needed, and home visits to the residence to ensure engagement with the tenant and maintenance of the home.
Families that are struggling with high rent burdens can work with the Housing Connections Housing Advocate to locate a unit that will fit their needs and receive ongoing housing and employment services to increase income, explore career objectives, and set housing stability goals. Housing Connections also provides similar services to currently housed tenants that are facing challenges remaining stably housed.
The Benefits for landlords include:
- Timely rent payments;
- Access to program liaison to address tenant concerns;
- Every other month home visits to check on the welfare of tenant and maintenance of unit;
- Lower costs: NO advertising costs and lower turnover rate.
Landlords or realtors interested in joining Housing Connections or learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Bola Afolabi, Program Manager, Housing Stability Program via email.
Individuals with housing vouchers and limited income who fall within the 0–30% AMI range may be eligible for assistance. All other clients must meet the income eligibility criteria outlined in our table, an income level between 30% and 80% AMI.
Example: A household of 3 must earn between $26,458 and $105,827.
The Benefits for tenants include:
- Assistance with finding a rental unit that fits your needs;
- Financial assistance with move-in costs;
- Liaison to work with you and landlord through any concerns;
- Assistance with working work on career goals and increasing income;
- Housing Advocate to research and provide resources when needed as tenant identifies and works toward goals;
- Tenant Success Certificate Program.
Contact the Housing Advocate
To learn more about the Housing Connections program, contact our main office.