**OPEN ENROLLMENT **

The open enrollment period for the Moderate Income Housing Unit Program (MIHU) begins on October 1, 2020.  Applications for HOMEOWNERSHIP will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020.       

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, MIHU Homeownership Information workshops scheduled during October’s open enrollment period are CANCELLED.  For your convenience we have included a PowerPoint presentation and frequently asked questions.

To apply for HOMEOWNERSHIP ONLY, please click here to access a printable application or click here to submit an On-Line Application. 

MIHU applications will only be accepted online and by mail. Applications can be mailed to: Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development

ADDRESS:  9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Room 224, Columbia, MD 21046

For all application submissions, please be prepared to submit or upload the following supporting documentation for each working adult in the household:

§  3 most recent consecutive paystubs or benefits statements covering at least 30 days

§  2019 W-2

§  2018 or 2019 Tax returns (all pages and schedules)

§  Other income documentation and/or college transcripts for non-working adults

§  2 consecutive bank statements for Checking and Savings Accounts**

       **Do not include 401K, 403B, Thrift Savings or other retirement savings account statements

§  Zero Income Affidavit- for all non-working applicants over the age of 18.

Open enrollment periods for the MIHU homeownership program are held quarterly.  Those interested in obtaining more information or for household size/eligibility requirements, visit the website by clicking here or calling 410-313-6318, Ext. 2

Prospective MIHU RENTERS should inquire about unit availability and apply at participating rental communities at any time during the year. MIHU’s are interspersed throughout each community and residents enjoy all the amenities of the community life.

• Prospective renters should determine if they meet the income criteria for the program: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/MIHU_rental
• Prospective renters should review the list of participating communities for location, unit size and rental amount: MIHU Rental Communities

• Prospective renters should contact the community directly to inquire about availability and leasing options
• Prospective renters should meet with the leasing agent to go through the application process
• Prospective renters should contact the communities for any additional questions

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, MIHU Renter’s Information workshop scheduled during October’s open enrollment period is CANCELLED. 

For your convenience we have included a PowerPoint presentation and frequently asked questions. If you have questions, please contact the rental communities directly.   

http://www.howardcountymd.gov/MIHU_rental