Congregate Housing Services Program

The mission of the Congregate Housing Services Program is to provide support services and State subsidies to eligible residents of low and moderate income senior housing who, due to advanced age or chronic health conditions, need daily help with activities such as meals, housekeeping, and personal services.

Department of Aging Seeks Congregate Housing Providers

Interested vendors can participate by completing a Request for Proposal (RFP) and Budget Proposal. Proposals are due by close of business, Friday, September 30, 2022. Click ​​here for RFP and ​​​here for the Congregate Housing Budget Worksheet. For qu​estions regarding this RFP, please contact Ms. Teresa Jeter-Cutting at teresa.Jeter-Cutting@maryland.gov or call the Maryland Department of Aging at 410-767-1100.

​Submit applications to:

Teresa Jeter-Cutting​
Interim Housing Services Program Manager​​
Maryland Department of Aging
301 W. Preston Street, Suite 1007

Baltimore, MD  21201​​​​


Resident Eligibility​

​The cost of the Congregate Housing Services Program varies by site. To be eligible to be a participant and receive congregate housing services, an individual shall:
  1. Be 62 years old or older;
  2. Be physically or mentally impaired;
  3. Need assistance with one or more of the essential activities of daily living;
  4. Need one or more of the congregate housing services available in the facility; and
  5. Be able to function in the facility if provided with those services.
Individual program participants contribute to the cost based on a sliding scale. State subsidies are available for eligible residents of participating sites who require financial assistance. 

To qualify for a subsidy:

  • an individual’s income may not exceed 60% of the State median income.
  • and assets may not exceed $27,375 for an individual, or $35,587 for a couple. 

Services Available

The Maryland Department of Aging contracts with housing and senior service provider organizations, such as local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, or housing management companies, to operate a Congregate Housing Services Program for eligible residents of designated buildings. Eligible residents are those who are at least 62 years of age and in need of assistance in one or more activities of daily living. The program provides meals, weekly housekeeping of each participant’s apartment, and limited personal assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, and laundry.
See a listing of Congregate Housing Sites here.  

For Additional Information

Contact your local Senior Information and Assistance Program for additional information on local housing programs.

Housing Reports and Information


Contact 410-767-1100​ for additional questions.

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