The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Are you a renter financially impacted by COVID-19 and need help paying your rent or utilities? ACDS and our partners can help. Tenants in crisis can call ACDS at 410-222-7600 to access emergency grants to pay past due rent and utility payments. To see if you're eligible and for more information click here.
Anne Arundel County’s Eviction Prevention Legal Program provides free legal assistance for tenants facing eviction for rent-related reasons. Tenants who have been sued for eviction for failure to pay rent or who are scheduled for eviction may contact Community Legal Services for free legal advice and representation. Information about eligibility for the program and how to request legal assistance can be found here: Free Legal Assistance. Para asistencia legal: Community Legal Service Info en Español.
Foreclosure Prevention
If you are a homeowner and need help navigating mortgage foreclosure prevention resources, ACDS is here to help. Not sure who to call to work out a payment plan or learn if your mortgage is federally backed? Our experienced Foreclosure Prevention counselors will provide free, confidential assistance. Call 410-222-7600.
Shelter & Homeless Resources
Find Shelter
Are you at risk of homelessness? Will you lose your housing in the next two weeks, but do not need shelter tonight? Call the Systems of Care at 800-485-0041 to receive one-to-one assistance and support over the telephone. Information and referral specialists are available to help callers find local resources including homelessness prevention, mental health services, food, housing, utilities, and more.
Are you homeless and need shelter tonight? Anne Arundel County has a Coordinated Entry system for shelter and one list for all shelters in the County. For more information and to be screened for shelter, click here. If you are in a crisis, reach out to the Crisis Response System Community Warmline, which receives calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 410-768-5522.
Utility Assistance
Energy Bill Relief
The energy bill relief program will allow qualified families and individuals impacted by COVID to apply for special assistance through Anne Arundel’s Community Action Agency. Please call the Community Action Agency's 24/7 hotline at 833-888-0401 for more information, and for emergency assistance to avoid shut-off.
