# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 4. Division of Development Finance

### Subtitle 23. Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program

#### Section 4-2306

(a) Program funds may be used for:

  (1) salary and FICA for housing navigators and aftercare case managers;

  (2) client-related expenses, including:

    (i) first and final months' rent;

    (ii) transportation for housing searches;

    (iii) moving expenses;

    (iv) essential furnishings;

    (v) storage;

    (vi) arrearages;

    (vii) credit checks and housing application fees;

    (viii) security deposits;

    (ix) utility deposits; and

    (x) other identified needs; and

  (3) other items that the Department designates.

(b) A local administrative agency shall be designated by the Department or a local government to manage the Program in a particular subdivision, provide services, and provide funds for additional costs, including operating costs, related to the Program.

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Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)