Housing Resources

Housing Resources

 

• Maryland Inclusive Housing: https://mih-inc.org/

Maryland Inclusive Housing Corporation’s mission is to help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) successfully access and maintain inclusive, affordable, and accessible housing of their choice by creating opportunities, identifying resources, connecting people and providing services.

Sign up for their newsletter: https://mih-inc.org/#join_our_community

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• Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD): https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

 

• Independence Now:
  https://www.innow.org/

Independence Now is a nonprofit organization designed, governed and staffed by people with disabilities.We are part of a nationwide network of Centers for Independent Living, and serve as a resource and advocacy center that promotes independent living and equal access for people of all ages with all types of disabilities residing in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.

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• My MD Think: 
  https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/ 

Gateway to Maryland Health and Human Services.

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• Centers For Independent Living: 

https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/MD

ILRU Directory of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Associations

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• Money Management International:

 https://www.moneymanagement.org/

A debt management plan from MMI can consolidate your debts and set you on the path to financial freedom.

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• HomeAbility: https://mmp.maryland.gov/Pages/HomeAbility/default.aspx

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• MD Access Point:  https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/maryland-access-point.aspx​

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HOUSING REPORTS AND UPCOMING HOUSING ACTS

• 2024 Priced Out Report by Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC): https://www.tacinc.org/resources/priced-out/

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• LIHTC Database:  https://lihtc.huduser.gov/

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• People with Disabilities Living in the US Face Urgent Barriers to Housing: https://www.urban.org/research/publication/people-disabilities-living-us-face-urgent-barriers-housing

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• Federal Policy Changes to increase Disability-Forwards Housing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/141MKgLu0qt32_Xgo-rMIu3FCtPgobAcCES5Bj89_b7o/edit#heading=h.eqc8nht5pyqf

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• The VITAL Act: 

Advocating for increased affordable, accessible housing by adding funding, requirements, and incentives to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program. Advocates may show their support here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/co-sponsor-the-vital-act

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HOWARD COUNTY MD RESOURCES

• Moderate Income Housing Units (Howard County): https://www.howardcountymd.gov/DHCD-MIHU-Rental

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• Patuxent Commons Housing Development in Howard County: https://www.ptxcommons.org/   

• Sign up for updates: www.ptxcommons.org/join-us

• The Baltimore Sun article: https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/cng-ho-columbia-patuxent-commons-inclusive-housing-20220324-xlev7lxkjnailbdganh4wnzngy-story.html

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESOURCES 

• Montgomery County Housing: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/housing.html

• Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (Montgomery County): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/MPDU/mpdu-rentals.html

• Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (Montgomery County):  https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/MPDU/mpdu-purchase-applicants.html

• LADD: www.laddinc.org   

LADD provides the dignity of adulthood through housing, health and wellness, day programs, employment, and advocacy. We envision a world where all can pursue one’s best life.

• LADD's Forever Home Smart Living Pilot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FPBNxgUhBU

• Spectrum News Story: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2021/04/14/smart-house-allows-adults-with-disabilities-to-live-independently

• Welcome to the Heidt Smart Living Home: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HYPHvkcceY   

 

• Main Street: www.mainstreetconnect.org

Located in Rockville, Maryland, Main Street is an affordable, accessible, inclusive apartment building and a membership-based community center for adults of all abilities. Main Street empowers people with and without disabilities to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

• Sign Up for Updates: https://mainstreetconnect.app.neoncrm.com/forms/sign-up-for-e-mails

• Main Street Memberships: www.mainstreetconnect.org/membership

• Main Street Events: www.mainstreetconnect.org/events

• A Main Street Member's Perspective: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT1uz5uF21M

• A Sibling's Perspective on Her Sister's Life at Main Street: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRBINtpDqR8

• The Soulfull Café: https://www.thesoulfullcafe.com/

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HOME SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Big Red Box Safety: https://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-box/

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BUILDING INITIATIVES

• The Kelsey: https://thekelsey.org

• Federal Policy changes to increase disability - forward housing supply: https://thekelsey.org/learn-center/federal-policy-changes-to-increase-disability-forward-housing-supply 

 

Our Home Inclusive Community Collaborative: www.ourhomeicc.org

Building Diverse and Inclusive Communities Everywhere​

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