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Assistance Available to Transition Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities to Community-Based Living

Westminster, MD, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - We are pleased to announce that the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Carroll County Housing & Community Development additional funding of $184,296 to provide permanent affordable housing to non-elderly persons (ages 18-61) with disabilities. Carroll County Housing and Community Development will receive funding for 22 new Mainstream Housing Choice Vouchers to assist residents transitioning from nursing homes and other healthcare institutions into the community.

Carroll County Housing & Community Development will begin accepting referrals at 8:00am on Monday October 15, 2018 on a first come first serve basis.  If you should have any questions regarding the Mainstream (NED category 2) vouchers please contact Carroll County Housing & Community Development’s Bureau Chief - Danielle Yates at dyates@carrollcountymd.gov or Program Manager - Paul Moffett at pmoffett@carrollcountymd.gov or call (410) 386-3600.

For more information on eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions please click on the link below.

Link to Information on Eligibility and FAQ’s

For additional information, contact:

The Bureau of Housing and Community Development
410-386-3600

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410.386.3600 or 1.888.302.8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email ada@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.