Tenant Readiness Training
Low-Income Public Housing Tenant Readiness Training is an initiative developed to increase resident- compliance regarding the HABC lease, community service requirement, unit upkeep and maintenance, as well as, educate/inform residents of self-sufficiency programs and support services available to them in Baltimore City.
HOUSE NOTES: All Public Housing Residents are eligible for this program and can participate in training sessions free of charge.
New public housing residents are required to attend the Tenant Readiness Training class as a requirement of initial tenancy. In addition, existing public housing residents who have violated their lease, and/or are at risk of eviction, may be required to attend a Tenant Readiness Training. Residents will be familiar with the provisions of the lease and avoid evictions. Additionally, residents will be knowledgeable about the upkeep and maintenance of their homes.
WANT TO LEARN MORE? Explore the Tenant Readiness Training Handbook or contact your Housing Manager to receive a referral.
Service Coordination
The Service Coordination Program provides supportive services and other activities designed to help Public Housing residents attain economic and housing self-sufficiency on an individual basis. Services are available in the Brentwood, Brooklyn, Cherry Hill, Douglass, Perkins, Gilmor, Latrobe, Westport, Allendale, J. Van Story Branch Senior Apartments, Lakeview Towers, Monument East, O'Donnell Heights and Wyman House public housing communities. Some of the available services include referrals for job training, financial literacy, wellness programs, basic education, career advancement and other supportive services for long-term economic self-sufficiency.
HOUSE NOTES: These services are open to all residents of Baltimore City public housing communities and are free to eligible residents. . Services in this program enable participating families to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing sufficiency, or, in the case of elderly or disabled residents, help improve living conditions and enable residents to age-in-place.
CONTACT: The on-site Service Coordinator at your management office or call (410) 396-2967. Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm to learn more.
Pre and Post Occupancy
Low-Income Public Housing Tenant Readiness Training is an initiative developed to increase resident- compliance regarding the HABC lease, community service requirement, unit upkeep and maintenance, as well as, educate/inform residents of self-sufficiency programs and support services available to them in Baltimore City.
HOUSE NOTES: All Public Housing Residents are eligible for this program and can participate in training sessions free of charge.
New public housing residents are required to attend the Occupancy Training class (OTC) as a requirement of initial tenancy. In addition, existing public housing residents who have violated their lease, and/or are at risk of eviction, may be required to attend an OTC. Residents will be familiar with the provisions of the lease and avoid evictions. Additionally, residents will be knowledgeable about the upkeep and maintenance of their homes.
WANT TO LEARN MORE? Contact your Housing Manager to receive a referral.
