Emergency Rental Assistance

**DUE TO A SHORTAGE OF FUNDS, HNB'S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON HOLD AS OF APRIL 4, 2025.**

Please check out our Rental Assistance Guide for other resources.

**In just eight weeks, HNB gave out $94,341 in rental assistance to 50 newly arrived refugee families in Maryland and Virginia, covering rent that that federal government should have paid for and staving off many evictions**

Homes Not Borders understands the unique challenges faced by newly arrived

refugees and migrants, particularly those affected by recent changes in federal funding. If you have arrived in the D.C area within the last three months; are in urgent need of rental assistance due to lack of support from your resettlement agency; and are an SIV (Special Immigrant Visa) holder or refugee, this application form is for you.

Please note that submitting this application DOES NOT GUARANTEE financial assistance, and if we can provide assistance it might not be for the full rental amount. We will assess your situation to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria and may have follow-up questions or require documentation. If you qualify, we will reach out to you directly with further information and support.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must have arrived in the United States after January 20th 2025.
• You must live in Montgomery County or Prince George's County in Maryland; Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, or City of Falls Church in Virginia; or Washington, D.C.
• You must be facing an urgent housing situation due to insufficient support from your resettlement agency or other unexpected circumstances, and
• You are an SIV holder or refugee.

PLEASE ONLY FILL OUT ONE FORM PER HOUSEHOLD.

We recognize the difficulties many face during the resettlement process, especially those affected by shifting policies, and we are committed to assisting those who need it most. If your application is successful, we will contact you with next steps.

Thank you for applying. We are here to support you.