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ASSISTANCE
Eviction Protection Program Tenants in crisis can contact Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) to access emergency grants to pay past due rent and utility payments. Certain conditions apply. You can find out more at the Arundel Community Development Services (410-222-7600)
CLS Anne Arundel County Eviction Prevention Legal Program Community Legal Services counsels tenants on what to do if they are behind in their rent due to Covid and provide representation in Failure to Pay Rent (FTPR) cases. (brochure)
Renter Eviction Avoidance Program (REAP) for Annapolis Housing Authority (HACA) tenants.
Ask A Lawyer in the Library –Talk in-person with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil legal problem for free!
Phone (410-260-1392) and online chat. Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
District Court Help Center – in-person assistance for District Court matters, Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
District Court Self-Help Resource Center
George M. Taylor Multi-Service Center
7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061-3756
Get Free Legal Answers — American Bar Association program for email-based assistance (must income qualify)
Legal Services Directory – free and low-cost assistance includes:
- Maryland Legal Aid —General Civil Legal Services. Annapolis Office 410-972-2700 or 800-666-8330 M-F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service—General Civil Legal Services 410-547-6537 or 800-510-0050. M-TH 9:00AM-12:00PM.