Rental Allowance Program (RAP)
The Rental Allowance Program, often referred to as RAP, is administered jointly by the Frederick County Department of Housing and Community Development and The Religious Coalition, along with various other community service agencies.

RAP provides rental assistance payments on a short-term basis (six months) to low-income families or individuals who have critical and/or emergency housing needs. The goal of RAP is to assist people to move into self-sufficiency by providing transitional assistance for a limited period while the family moves through a short-term financial crisis.

Applicants must be financially eligible according to family size and gross annual income. Generally, the applicant may not have a gross annual income greater than 30% of the HUD-published area median income and must have a verifiable plan to increase income over the six months the program is in effect.

Household Size	Monthly Subsidy
1-2	$460
3-4	$490
5+	$730

To apply, please contact Nick Brown at The Religious Coalition at 301-631-2670, ext. 105.

Income Limits, Rental Programs
Rental Allowance Program Fact Sheet