Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP)
Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success
ABOUT
Get help with rent and utility bills here.
Phone
(410) 396-5555 voiceServices
- Energy Assistance
- Security Deposit Assistance
- Water Assistance
- City Resources
Website
www.bmorechildren.com
childrenandfamilysuccess@baltimorecity.gov
Hours
General Information
The Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) runs five centers in the city. These centers help people with energy, water, and rent bills. They also work with others in the community to help families find the support they need to become more financially stable. You can visit one of the CAP centers in person if you need help with your energy or rental assistance application.
For more information on the CAP centers, click here.
Read below for more information on each service.
To get support services access the a referral formhere
Services
Energy Assistance
About
This program can help you lower your energy costs and get your utility bills paid. The Energy Assistance Program offers discounts on your heating and electric bills, and they can even help you pay past-due bills. Clickhere to start your online application.
Service Categories
Security Deposit Assistance
About
PLEASE NOTE: The sign up page for new people is closed right now.
If you live in Baltimore City, make less than 80% of the average income in your area, and had money problems because of COVID-19, you might be able to get help paying for a security deposit on a new apartment or lease. After your application is approved, it takes 5 to 7 business days to send the payment. To start your application, click here.
Fees:
None.Eligibility:
You must be a Baltimore City resident, have an income at or below 80% of area median income, and have experienced negative financial impact due to COVID-19.Service Categories
Water Assistance
About
Water4All helps if you can’t pay your water bill or might have your water shut off.
• If you are in need of water assistance, please access the interest form click here to fill out the interest form.
• Click here to get more information on the program.
Eligibility:
Your income must be less than 200% of the federal poverty line to be eligible for this program. If you are unsure whether or not you meet this requirement, call the program at 410-396-9500 to see if you qualify.How to Apply:
Apply through https://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/water4all/Initial-Eligibility-CheckCity Resources
About
Legal Resources for Renters in Baltimore City
Click here for a list of the city resources.
• The groups on this site give free legal advice, and sometimes a lawyer, to renters who are facing eviction or other problems with their landlord. Each group handles different types of cases and can only help a certain number of people.
• Please read the list carefully to see what each group can help with before calling.
• “Subsidized” housing means any home that gets help from the government, like public housing or housing choice voucher
•Clickhere to access and learn more about legal resources offered.