Housing & Tenant Advocacy
The Fair Housing program seeks to eliminate housing discrimination against all persons based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, families with children, sexual orientation, and other characteristics protected by state or local laws throughout Maryland. The program provides education to housing consumers about housing discrimination and how to report suspicious actions and policies. Education is also available to housing providers, lenders, and insurance companies on their responsibilities under Fair Housing laws. We not only investigate complaints and assist victims of housing discrimination, we also provide in-depth assistance with individual tenants, either through mediation or through code enforcement, referrals to legal service providers, or referrals to other agencies or organizations that could be of assistance.
MCRC also works to connect eligible renters and homeowners with financial assistance through Maryland’s Renters’ and Homeowners’ Tax Credits.
Fair housing & Tenant advocacy programs
Everyone has the right to safe housing, free from discrimination, harassment, and code violations. The Fair Housing Action Center of Maryland works to ensure landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers are in compliance with the Fair Housing Act, and works to ensure tenants across Maryland are living in safe and healthy housing. We have two distinct program areas: Fair Housing Enforcement, and Tenant Advocacy. Click below to visit the Fair Housing Action Center of Maryland’s website to learn more about these programs.
HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDES
Every year, thousands of Marylanders set out to renovate their homes only to have their home improvement dreams turned into nightmares by cost overruns, delays and shoddy work that can cost families tens of thousands of dollars. That’s why we put together a guide to help consumers avoid these scams and stay safe while improving their homes!
Take the Credit
Renting or owning a home in Maryland is expensive. While rents and property taxes have risen exponentially over the last few decades, wages simply have not kept up.
That’s why Maryland established the Renters’ and Homeowners’ Tax Credits – to help low-income folks keep with up with the sky-rocketing costs of living in our state. Housing advocates at MCRC can help qualified renters and homeowners apply for this vital assistance from start to finish. Read below and check out our tax credit website to learn more!
Fair Housing Resources
FHAC Hotline: 443.447.7336 Tuesday & Wednesday 10-2
Tax Credit Hotline: 443.961.6220
Videos
TAKE THE CREDIT!
To promote the Homeowners’ Tax Credit, we created a PSA featuring Cynthia the Squirrel and friends.
Whether you own and live in a house, apartment, or tree, you should be checking each year to see if you are eligible for the Homeowners’ Tax Credit!
Baltimore Homeowner's Tax Credit Testimonial
“Not taking the Homeowner’s Tax Credit is like leaving money on the table.”
Maryland Renter’s Tax Credit
You don’t have to be a homeowner to receive a tax credit! Eligible renters can apply for the Renter’s Tax Credit and get the break they deserve.
Watch this video to learn more about the tax credit or visit the Maryland Tax Credit website.