Emergency Assistance | Community Action Council of Howard County

9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Eligibility

Call for details

Required documents

Photo ID, copy of lease.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm)

410-313-6440

Voice·

Main

Website

https://cac-hc.org/housing-assistance

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Download application from website.

Service area

Howard County, MD

Other Information

Payment Options

Free or no-cost care

Special Populations

Open to All

Provides assistance with utility shut offs and rent payments. Financial Assistance More information:

Open to both eviction and non-eviction cases, and residents of Section 8 or subsidized housing
Depending on eligibility, may also provide a rent stipend for up to 12 months

Last assured

08/13/2025

What's Here

Electric Service Payment Assistance Temporary Financial Assistance Utility Bill Assistance Rental Deposit Assistance Death Certification/Burial Arrangements Gas Service Payment Assistance Housing / Shelter Rent Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Cash Assistance

Providing organization

Community Action Council of Howard County

Provides the residents of howard county with a head start program, the fuel fund, meap, the weatherization program, emergency food, the emergency food assistance program, homeless care services, information and referral, a mentoring program and general financial assistance.