The Emergency Rental and Utility Disconnection Assistance Program provides one-time financial support to City of Gaithersburg residents who are facing temporary financial hardship. This assistance is designed to help prevent eviction, maintain stable housing, and avoid utility disconnections.

It is intended to serve as a resource only when all other available financial assistance options have been explored and exhausted.

Eligibility

This program is available to residents of City of Gaithersburg. Not all Gaithersburg addresses are considered residents. In order to determine if you live within use the Gaithersburg Address Search Tool:

If your address appears within the green area and says City address, you are a City of Gaithersburg resident and may be eligible for financial assistance

To qualify, applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions:
  • Be part of a household with minor-aged children
  • Be a senior (62 years or older)
  • Have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment

AND all of the following must also apply:

  • Have resided within the City of Gaithersburg for at least the past six (6) months
  • Have received a 10-Day Notice of Intent, Court Notice, or Eviction Notice
  • Be able to demonstrate financial ability to remain current on housing expenses moving forward
  • For utility assistance, you must provide a disconnection notice
  • Household incomes must be at or below 80% of the AMI.

Household size 1 Person 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
 50% AMI $58,150 $66,450 $74,750 $83,050 $89,700 $96,350 $103,000 $109,650
 80% AMI $74,800 $85,450  $96,150 $106,800 $115,350 $123,900 $132,450 $141,000

How to Apply

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Additional Options

Rental Assistance
Utility Assistance