Section 4-2301 – “Program” Defined
In this subtitle, “Program” means the Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program.
Section 4-2302 – Program Established
There is a Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program in the Department.
Section 4-2303 – Purpose
The purpose of the Program is to assist families and individuals who are experiencing, or who are in imminent danger of, a housing crisis in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing.
Section 4-2304 – Eligibility
A family may apply for Program services if the family is the recipient of or is in the process of applying for temporary cash assistance, as defined in § 5–301 of the Human Services Article.
Section 4-2305 – Assistance in Securing and Maintaining Permanent Housing
A housing navigator shall assist a family or an individual client with securing and maintaining permanent, affordable housing by: (1) assisting the client with searching for and obtaining permanent, affordable housing; (2) developing a comprehensive, current list of housing resources and expanding the list of housing resources to include new resources; (3) establishing a working relationship with the […]
Section 4-2306 – Use of Funds; Management by Local Administrative Agency
(a) Program funds may be used for: (1) salary and FICA for housing navigators and aftercare case managers; (2) client–related expenses, including: (i) first and final months’ rent; (ii) transportation for housing searches; (iii) moving expenses; (iv) essential furnishings; (v) storage; (vi) arrearages; (vii) credit checks and housing application fees; (viii) security deposits; (ix) utility deposits; and (x) other identified needs; and (3) other items that the Department designates. […]
Section 4-2307 – Funding
Subject to the limitations of the State budget, beginning in fiscal year 2019 and for each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget an appropriation for the Program of $516,828.