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Housing

Whether you are a renter, homeowner, or considering a move to Talbot County, the Office of Housing is here to obtain resources and provide limited direct assistance in the community to support people as they move closer to self-sufficiency.

Meet with the Housing Coordinator

Meet with the Housing Coordinator

To determine which program or programs may best meet your needs, please consider meeting with a housing coordinator. There is no charge for assistance:

Shalunda Collins
Talbot County Housing Coordinator
410-770-6821
scollins@talbotcountymd.gov

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Resources

  • Owner-Occupied Home Improvement Programs

    There are many programs available to assist eligible homeowners with repairs and rehabilitation. Typically, any repair that will correct hazardous, unsanitary and blighting conditions is eligible. For example, work can include a new roof, replacing a heating and air conditioning system, upgrading an electrical and plumbing system, energy efficiency and corrections to health, safety and other code violations. In addition, if a household member has special needs because of mobility, hearing and/or vision impairment, modifications may be made to the house and property to meet their special needs.

    To determine which program or programs may best meet your needs, please consider meeting with a housing coordinator. If you would like help applying for a grant or loan program, we can assist you in submitting a complete package to expedite the process of the application.

    Housing Coordinators in Our Area

    Shalunda Collins
    Talbot County Housing Coordinator
    Talbot County Planning and Zoning
    (410) 770 - 6821
    scollins@talbotcountymd.gov

    Neoma Rohman
    Executive Director and Housing Coordinator
    Eleventh House Solutions
    (443) 786 - 6444
    NeomaRohman@gmail.com

    Tara Felts
    Family Services Coordinator
    Habitat for Humanity Choptank
    (410) 476 – 3204
    familyservices@habitatchoptank.org

    Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Programs

    • Maryland WholeHome Program ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Maryland WholeHome Program can help you make valuable repairs and enhancements to your home that can lower your family’s monthly utility bills and improve your quality of life.​​ Learn more here
    • USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, this provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Learn more here
    • Habitat Choptank Home Repair Program The Home Repair Program partners with low-income homeowners who need help to maintain and perform necessary repairs on their homes, allowing them to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. Learn more about the program here
    • Bay Hundred Community Volunteers Provides assistance with wheelchair ramp installment, general housing repairs, and living condition improvements in the Bay Hundred area. Learn more here
    • Bay Area Center for Independent Living Promotes access to community resources and funding for people with disabilities and their families on the Eastern Shore. Specifically, they have an Independent Living Assistive Technology Grant Program to assist in purchasing assistive technologies such as modular ramps, hearing aids, power chairs, CCTV devices, etc. Learn more here.
  • Facing Foreclosure

    If you're facing foreclosure, don't panic. Reach out to your lender to explore options like loan modification, refinancing, or forbearance. Be wary of foreclosure rescue scams and always work with trusted, licensed professionals. Seeking help early can make all the difference.

    In Maryland, it is illegal for credit services, businesses and foreclosure consultants to charge up-front fees. If you are facing possible foreclosure, please call the Maryland HOPE hotline at 877-462-7555 or visit www.mdhope.org

    Local Assistance

    • Delmarva Community Services DCS, Inc. is a multi-service organization dedicated to assisting local residents in maintaining their dignity and independence, they can provide objective information about your options on foreclosure in our area. Learn more here
    • Shore Legal Access Shore Legal Access connects Eastern Shore individuals and families in need of legal representation with volunteer attorneys to ensure that justice truly is for all. They offer foreclosure and reverse mortgage counseling and assistance. Shore Legal Access offers free services to those who qualify. Learn more here.

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  • Renting in Talbot County

    In your search for affordable housing in Talbot County, you may want to consider both public and private resources. The public housing authority is accepting applications but the waitlist for public housing is currently 2 – 3 years long. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is no longer accepting applications since the waitlist for obtaining a voucher is about 5 years.

    There may be opportunities to obtain affordable housing by contacting landlords that offer income-restricted, subsidized, or market-rate units. Learn more about options below. 

    Housing Vouchers & Section 8

    The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.

    To apply for public housing or the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, please contact the local housing authority based on your area:

    Easton - Talbot Housing LLC
    Type: Income Based
    900 Doverbrook Street Easton, Maryland 21601
    Phone: 410-822-5358
    Fax: 410-822-3213

    St. Michaels - St. Michaels Housing Authority
    Type: Income Based
    221 Dodson Avenue St. Michaels, Maryland 21663
    Phone: 410-745-5121
    Fax: 410-745-3832

    Talbot County - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
    Eastern Shore Office
    Ph. 410 901 4080
    Type: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, veteran housing vouchers, housing vouchers for those with physical or mental disabilities, housing vouchers for those living with AIDS (HOPWA), homeless housing vouchers, family unification vouchers, and more.

    Affordable Multifamily Rental Communities

    Talbot County has several multifamily rental communities in which all or a portion of the units offer affordable rents. Each community has its own application process and tenant screening standards. The method for determining rents may vary by property, but in all cases, the affordable rent is directly connected to the unit and cannot be transferred when a tenant vacates the unit. You must contact each community to learn what unit sizes are available, the rent charged for each unit, if applications are being accepted and if the waiting list is open or closed.

    As of October 2024, most of these affordable communities have a waitlist between 6 to 12 months long to get into a unit. To apply and be added to the waitlist, contact each community separately.

     Community Phone Number Website (if available)

    Riverwoods at St. Michaels
    111 Mitchell Street Suite 104
    St. Michaels, MD 21663

     

    410-745-8286 https://stmichaels.riverwoodsapts.com/

    Magnolia Meadows
    7080 Lauren Lane1001
    Easton, MD 21601

    410-763-9309  https://www.magnoliameadowsapts.com/

    Quail Meadows
    107 Meadow Drive
    Easton, 21601

    410-819-0900  

    St. Michaels Cottages

    410-745-0880  

    Mulberry Estates
    1020-1070 N Washington St
    Easton, MD 21601

    410-819-3254  

    Private Landlords

    Private landlords may have some units that are affordable, but units are not income-restricted or subsidized. Units may be apartments or single-family dwellings for rent. Each landlord will have their own application process and tenant screening standards. You must contact each landlord to learn what unit sizes are available, the rent charged for each unit, and if applications are being accepted. Some private landlords (such as Jowite and Parkway) keep a waiting list while others prefer that you call them after the first of the month to inquire about availability. You may also call the housing coordinator at Planning and Zoning at 410-770-6821 for more information on housing availability.

     Private Landlords Phone Number Website (if available)
    Neighborhood Service Center 410-822-5015  https://nsctalbotmd.org/
    Chatham Village 410-822-1333  
    Ridgeway Association 410-822-2777 https://www.ridgewayassoc.com/
    Edward Banks 410-820-2312  
    Ely and Moore 410-763-8016  https://eleyandmoore.com/
    G&M Rentals 410-820-0232  
    InTown Management 410-822-4243  
    Fairville Management - Jowite Apts. & Parkway Apts. 410-820-7674  https://www.fairvillemanagement.com/parkway-apartments9/
    Julyan Management 410-924-3644  https://julyanmanagement.com/
    Marvel Properties 410-819-8776  
    Petitt Enterprises 410-822-4162  
    Turner Real Estate 410-822-2499  

     

    Senior Housing

    Talbot County has several affordable senior communities in which all or a portion of the units offer affordable rents. Each community has its own application process and tenant screening standards. The method for determining rents may vary by property, but in all cases, the affordable rent is directly connected to the unit and cannot be transferred when a tenant vacates the unit. You must contact each community to learn what unit sizes are available, the rent charged for each unit, if applications are being accepted and if the waiting list is open or closed.

    Affordable Senior Housing (62 years and older)

     Community Phone Number Housing Units Waitlist (As of 10/3/2024)

    Ashbury Place Apts.

    400 E. Dover Street Easton, MD

    410-819-8249 26 Units Yes

    Park View at Easton

    640 Mecklenburg Ave. Easton, MD
    https://easton.parkviewseniorliving.com/

    410-770-3070 80 Units No

    St. Marks Village

    212 Bay St. Easton, MD

    410-822-1315 93 Units (78 are subsidized for low income) Yes

    Hambleton Village (Frederick Douglas Elderly Housing)

    113 Mitchell St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663

    410-778-6000 $1,035 Yes
  • Mortgage Scams

    Mortgage scams target homeowners with false promises of low rates, guaranteed approvals, or foreclosure help. To protect yourself, work with licensed professionals, avoid upfront fees, and verify offers. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Report suspicious activity to local authorities.

    6 Ways to Spot a Scam

    1. They ask for a fee in advance to modify, refinance or reinstate your mortgage.
    2. They guarantee they can stop a foreclosure or get your loan modified.
    3. They tell you to stop paying your mortgage company or tell you to pay them instead.
    4. They pressure you to sign over the deed to your home or sign any paperwork that you haven't had a chance to read and don't fully understand.
    5. They claim to offer government approved or official government loan modifications.
    6. They ask you to release personal financial information online or over the phone.

    Report Scams

    Learn how to file a complaint with the FTC here. To file a complaint, call the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357 or submit your complain online

     

  • Tenant and Landlord Laws

    The information below is designed to help someone begin researching the topic. It is not the only information available.

    Laws

    • General laws regarding landlords and tenants can be found in Title 8 of the Real Property Article of the Maryland Code.
    • The District Court's Jurisdiction over landlord-tenant matters is provided in Section 4-401 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article of the Maryland Code.
    • Section 400 of Title 12 of Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article of the Maryland Code permit appeals of District Court decisions.

    Court Rules

    • District Court Civil Proceedings are conducted under Title 3 of the Maryland Rules.
    • Special Rules for landlord-tenant and grantee actions can be found in Rule 3-711.
    • Appeals from District Court to Circuit Court are governed by Chapter 100 of Rule 7.

    Local Regulations

    • If you are concerned that the apartment or home that you are renting does not meet minimum livability codes, you can review the Talbot County Minimum Livability Codes (Code 88).
    • Please be aware that if you live in an incorporated municipality such as Easton or St. Michael’s, livability codes will come from the municipality rather than the county.
    • If you are a renter and your landlord is not addressing minimum livability code violations, we recommend contacting your landlord with a written request via certified mail. Please give your landlord a reasonable amount of time to address the issue before contacting Code Enforcement.

    Other Resources

  • Emergency Housing

    If you are experiencing housing instability, the following resources are here to help you:

    2-1-1 Maryland United Way Helpline 24/7
    Help with rental assistance, eviction prevention services, transitional or emergency housing, utility help, food, tax help and mor

    Neighborhood Service Center
    126 Port St, Easton, MD 21601
    (410) 822-5015

    Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
    Rapid rehousing, housing, and services for domestic violence survivors
    8626 Brooks Dr #101, Easton, MD 21601
    https://mscfv.org/
    410) 690-3222
    24/7/365 Hotline: 800 927 4673

    Homeless Outreach Case Management PATH Crossroads Community, Inc
    (410) 490-3139

    Permanent Supported Housing Programs Homeless with Mental Health Disability Continuum of Care Housing Program
    (410) 770-4801

    Main Street Housing
    For individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities
    (410) 770 4801 ext. 308

    The Eastern Shore Crisis and Resource Helpline & Mobile Crisis Teams
    1-888-407-8018 or 410-770-4801

    Chesapeake HELPS!
    Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm
    1-866-722-4577

    Department of Social Services (DSS) Talbot County
    (410) 770-4848

    Supported Services for Veterans – St. James
    Includes housing assistance and employment services and connections.
    (410) 742 1427

    National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
    1-877-424-3838

  • Disability Housing

    There are several options for specialized housing for individuals with disabilities across the Eastern Shore. These housing programs provide accessible accommodations and supportive services to help individuals live independently. For more information on housing resources and assistance, reach out to the Maryland Inclusive Housing Corporation

    Resources

    • Maryland Inclusive Housing Corporation Their mission is to help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) successfully access and maintain inclusive, affordable, and accessible housing of their choice by creating opportunities, identifying resources, connecting people, and providing services. Learn more here.
    • Bay Area for Independent Living They promotes access to community resources and support for people with disabilities and their families through programs which offer choices, preserve dignity and increase independence for an improved quality of life across the nine counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Learn more here.
    • Supports Planning Agency Supports Planning Agency (SPA), through Maryland’s Department of Health, supports individuals to live and participate fully in the community while receiving Medicaid funded services through Community Options (CO), Community First Choice (CFO), Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS), or Increased Community Supports (ICS). To inquire about the eligibility requirements for services, please contact: The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at (410) 767-6500 or toll free at 1-877-463-3464.

Our Team

Shalunda Collins
Talbot County Housing Coordinator
410-770-6821
scollins@talbotcountymd.gov

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