Housing

Learn about how to find affordable housing for seniors, Senior tax credit programs, and other housing-related help/programs provided by Montgomery County. You can also learn about the villages in Montgomery County and how to build accessible homes.

Tax Credit Programs for Seniors

Renters who pay high monthly rent relative to their total income may qualify for a tax credit (a check of up to $1,000) paid by the state of Maryland. The application deadline is October 1. You might qualify if your household income last year was below a certain amount and you are either age 60+, or you are under age 60 with children under age 18, or you are 100% disabled. To apply by October 1:

Visit the Renters Tax Credit application website to apply online
If you have questions, contact the Maryland Renters' Tax Credit Program by sending an email to: [email protected]

Finding affordable housing for Seniors

Housing for Seniors through HOC

Rental Marketplace

Guide to Positive Living Sourcebook

Villages in Montgomery County

Little Falls Village member

Villages are local, volunteer-led organizations that support community members aging in place.
They foster social connections through activities and coordinate help at home using a " neighbors helping neighbors" model.
Montgomery County has about two dozen villages, either active or in development.
Villages organize community events like book clubs, walking groups, knitting clubs, guest speakers, and outings.
Each village is designed by local community members to reflect their interests and needs.
Villages may focus on serving older residents or take an intergenerational approach.
Some villages charge a membership fee, while others are all-volunteer and free of charge.
For more information, visit Montgomery County Village.

Design For Life - Building Accessible Homes

Design for Life Montgomery is the first voluntary certification program in Maryland for Visit-Ability and Live-Ability in single family attached and detached homes located in Montgomery County. The guidelines apply to both new construction and renovation. Please see the web site below for further information.

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) has launched a revised Design for Life (referred to as "DFL" or "Design for Life") Incentive Program intended to increase the stock of visitable and livable housing in Montgomery County through tax incentives, promotion of Design for Life principles and businesses engaged in providing housing that meets Design for Life standards and through collaboration with stakeholder partners.