Housing & Utility Resources

Advocates for Homeless Families: The Transitional Housing Program

This two year program supports unhoused families during their transition to stable and independent living.

(301) 662-2003

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Advocates for Homeless Families: The Families Forward Program

This two year program helps families to maintain their housing and improve their standard of living.

(301) 662-2003

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Frederick Rescue Mission: Faith House Program

This program offers women with or without children (aged 10 or under) the option of a 90-day emergency shelter, or access to a one-year transitional living program.

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Application form

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick 

This program offers public housing and other subsidized housing options in Frederick.

(301) 662-8173

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Housing flyer

The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs 

This programs offers emergency shelters as well as security deposit, energy, and rental assistance.

(301) 631-2670

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Client/family intake form


Student Homeless Initiative Partnership (S.H.I.P.) 

This program offers resources to youth experiencing homelessness in FCPS.

(240) 415-8971

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Department of Social Services: Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP)

This program assists people with their heating and utility costs, and provides funds for past due energy bills. 

Call 1-800-332-6347       (Llame  para español también)

                 Website link                   (Enlace de página web)

     Application form        (Formulario de aplicación)

OHEP Brochure FY 2023 (Folleto de la OHEP para 2023)

Department of Social Services: Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

This program helps people with their water and wastewater bills by providing funds to keep or re-establish water services.

Call 1-800-332-6347       (Llame  para español también)

                Website link                 (Enlace de página web)

     Application form        (Formulario de aplicación)

                     FAQ's                      (Preguntas frecuentes)