Howard County, Maryland

The buyer seeks a qualified firm to develop and administer a rental assistance program for low-income older adults in Howard County. The program aims to provide rental subsidies and case management to housing-cost burdened households with at least one member aged 62 or older. The goal is to serve 100 income-eligible households over a 24-month period. The selected contractor will design and implement the program, including application processes, eligibility criteria, payment systems, and stakeholder engagement.

• 10/15/2024 - Pre-Proposal Conference
• 10/18/2024 - Questions Due
• 11/6/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• At least 3 years' experience working with low-income and/or older adult residents
• At least 2 years of case management experience
• Experience communicating with residents in the community

• Develop and administer rental assistance program for low-income older adults
• Set up application process for in-person, online, and phone applications
• Establish eligibility criteria for housing cost-burdened households
• Provide case management services to assist applicants
• Set up system for landlords to submit invoices and receive payments
• Develop communication plan to advertise the rental assistance program
• Provide quarterly reports on program demographics and funding expenditures
• Engage with local stakeholders to inform program planning
• Launch program to the public by February 1, 2025
• Minimize administrative costs while maximizing rental assistance payments