FAQ's for Public Housing Sites

Questions for Public Housing Sites:

• Owens Road
• Marlborough Towne,
• Kimberly Gardens
• Cottage City Towers
• Rollingcrest Village
• Glassmanor
• Coral Gardens

Q. Where do I send my payments?
A. Payments should be mailed to:

Resident Billing
P.O. Box 73052,
Baltimore, MD 21273
or
Housing Authority of Prince George's County
9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 210B
Largo, MD 20774
or
bring payment to the office at 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 100, Largo, MD.

NOTE: If you bring payment to the office you must sign in the log at the receptionist desk and give payment to the receptionist.

Q. Do you accept cash?
A. No, only money orders and checks

Q. Who should I make my payment payable to?
A. All payments should be made payable to Housing Authority of Prince George's County.

Q. Who should I contact when my rent amount is incorrect?
A. For all rental adjustments and re-certification changes, contact the Housing Assistance Branch at 301-883-5489.

Q. When is rent considered late and what is the late fee amount?
A. Rent is late after the 11th of each month. A (5) percent late fee will be assessed on your monthly rental amount. Legal proceedings for non-payment of rent can be legally filed as early as the 12th of the month.

Q. Do you need a statement to mail your rent?
A. No, your monthly rent can be mailed without the monthly statement to the addresses listed above.

Q. Who should I notify when I have a change in income or need questions answered relative to my rent change?
A. Contact your Site Manager or contact the Housing Assistance Branch for assistance at (301) 883-5489.

Q. Will the Housing Authority accept a check to replace a returned check? And, what is the returned check fee?
A. The Housing Authority will only accept certified checks or money orders to replace a returned item and the current fee is $10.00.

Q. Will personal checks be accepted for non-payment of rent legal cases?
A. When a tenant is in the legal process only a certified check or money order will be accepted.

Q. What if I need a verification of Rent and Living Arrangement form completed for Department of Social Services or Landlord rental application process?
A Contact Ms. Kelly at 301-883-5555, to schedule an appointment or leave the form with instructions whether to mail or fax with receptionist in the lobby. There will be a two-day turn around for this process.