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Alternate Name
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BCCAP, CAP
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Description
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SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE: Provides a one-time financial assistance to eligible Baltimore City residents, currently or moving to Baltimore City, who have found a licensed rental unit but need help covering the security deposit of up to $2,000.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 9AM 3:30PM
Tue: 9AM 3:30PM
Wed: 9AM 3:30PM
Thu: 9AM 3:30PM
Fri: 9AM 3:30PM
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Eligibility
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o Baltimore City residents moving within Baltimore City, or are out-of-county residents
moving to Baltimore City
o Have incomes at or below 60% AMI
o Have identified and been approved for a rental unit within Baltimore City and have a signed
letter of intent to lease or a fully executed signed lease dated on or after April 16, 2026, with
a minimum of a six-month lease period
Eligibility: Adult: Yes;
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Languages Offered
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Language line.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Applications can be completed online or walk-in at all Baltimore City CAP Centers.
-After the tenant uploads the documents, the landlord will receive an email requesting to provide the following
o Proof the rental unit is licensed – copy of license
o Proof of paid property taxes
o Completed W9
o Voided check or signed bank letter
o Property management agreement if applicable
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Documents Required
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A signed letter of intent to lease or signed lease from your landlord indicating:
o Security deposit amount
o Lease period- must be at least 6 months
o Rent amount
o Dated on or after April 16, 2026
- Photo identification for primary applicant
- Proof of income at 60% AMI or less (Recent-year tax documents, W-2s, pay stubs, Benefit Award
Letters, letter from employer, and cash income verification)
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore City Community Action Partnership, Utility Bill Assistance
Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, Baltimore City Community Action Partnership Case Management
Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, 2025 Government Shutdown Child Care Assistance
Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, Energy Stabilization Assistance Program
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