Housing Resources

We envision a future where everyone, regardless of ability, has a home they can call their own.These resources are here to help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) find and retain inclusive, affordable, and accessible housing.

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.

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.

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

Gateway to Maryland Health and Human Services.

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

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.

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

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

HOUSING REPORTS AND UPCOMING HOUSING ACTS

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

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

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

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

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

HOWARD COUNTY MD RESOURCES

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

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

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.