Economic Action Maryland Fund - Housing Services

10/06/2026

A lot of new laws went into effect October 1 -- here are some you might find useful.

Many new laws have gone into effect in Maryland, as of October 1, 2026. Here is a sample of housing and other laws you may find useful: HB0003 Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees

08/17/2026

🚨 BALTIMORE COUNTY HOUSING WAITLIST UPDATE 🏠

Baltimore County is updating its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) & Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waitlists.

If you’re on the waitlist, you must log into the MyHousing Applicant Portal to confirm continued interest or create an account if needed.

📅 Update Period: August 17, 2026 – September 17, 2026

⚠️ Don’t miss the deadline or you may be removed from the waitlist.

📧 Questions: [email protected]
♿ Accommodations: 410-887-2766 (expect wait times)

07/28/2026

Have a disability? You have rights in rental housing! If you've been discriminated against because you have a disability, please reach out!

07/27/2026

To learn more about Fair housing rights visit our website

https://econaction.org/our-work/fair-housing/

07/16/2026

Good news for the affected tenants whose civil rights were violated.

Fair housing complaints accuse Greystar of turning away tenants who use federal rent vouchers

06/11/2026

Anne Arundel County tenant friends -- new eviction procedures are coming.

There have been some changes to eviction law in Anne Arundel County: Starting July 1, 2026, landlords are required to give 14 days written notice of eviction. Also, a tenant's belongings will no longer be left in the street. When the eviction happens, the

06/09/2026

The Maryland OAG has added more defendants to the RealPage lawsuit -- this could be great news for even more Maryland tenants!

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today named four more landlords in Maryland’s suit against RealPage and residential landlords that used its revenue management software to coordinate prices and raise rents on thousands of Marylanders. The four new defendants are Camden Development Inc.,

06/09/2026

Changes are coming to Maryland's housing law -- go here to find out more!

There are some big changes coming to Maryland housing law. Here's what you need to know, as these laws go into effect October 1, 2026. Fair Chance Housing Act Limits the use of background checks when someone applies for rental housing. It would ensure that Maryland

05/13/2026

Hey Maryland tenant friends -- just a quick FYI.

We don't charge for our services. Ever. Never have, and never will. If you come across a website or social media post saying we expect money in return for help, it's a scam -- and it's not actually us. We only have one website -- econaction.org .

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05/01/2026

Fair Housing Friday!!!

Did you know that discriminating against someone because of their source of income is ILLEGAL in Maryland?

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination against renters based on their income source, including:

Rental assistance (Section 8, housing vouchers, etc.)
Social Security benefits
Child support
Veterans' benefits
Other government assistance programs

Landlords and property managers cannot:

Refuse to rent to someone because they use a housing voucher
Charge higher deposits or fees for voucher holders
Require co-signers or additional income verification for voucher holders
Deny housing to someone based on their income source

If you're a renter facing source of income discrimination, or if you're a landlord/property manager unsure about your obligations, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

Let's work together to create a more inclusive and equitable housing market for everyone!