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Olszewski Baltimore County Eviction Announcement 20220616

Olszewski announces $17 million in new funding for eviction prevention in Baltimore County

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that Baltimore County will receive an additional $17 million dollars in rental assistance funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, through its allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. The new funds will bring the County’s overall investment in housing stability initiatives since the beginning of the […]

Maryland Frosh Vsan Hollen Virtual Event 20210928

Attorney General Brian Frosh, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen to host virtual consumer education forum

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will host a virtual consumer education forum on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Attorney General Frosh and Senator Van Hollen will discuss a range of issues affecting Marylanders as the pandemic continues, including renters’ assistance, access to legal counsel, and medical debt. Attorney General Frosh and Senator Van […]

Olszewski allocates $2 million for phase two of eviction prevention

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced, under the second phase of the County’s eviction prevention program, that the County will provide up to $2 million in rental assistance for residents who have lost income as a result of the pandemic and are at risk of losing their housing. The County will begin accepting applications on October 6th. […]

Olszewski commits additional funds for eviction prevention

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—After significant response from residents applying for assistance from Phase One of Baltimore County’s Eviction Prevention Program, County Executive Johnny Olszewski has allocated an additional $1 million to support residents who are struggling to pay their rent and other housing-related expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new funding will supplement the County’s previous $1 million […]

Olszewski announces COVID-19 eviction prevention program

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a new initiative to assist county residents who are in danger of eviction due to a COVID-19 related financial crisis. The program’s initial phase will provide $1 million in rental assistance to households at risk of losing their current housing when the state moratorium on evictions is lifted. “We are here […]