Need Help With Rent or Utilities? Rockville Offers Emergency Assistance
November 1, 2026
Rockville residents facing eviction, a utility shut-off or another financial emergency may qualify for help through the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program, known as REAP.
The program provides temporary financial assistance to eligible residents for rent, utilities, prescription medications, medical and dental expenses, food, and other basic needs. Referrals for emergency food, clothing, financial and employment counseling, and other assistance are also available.
Applicants must have lived within Rockville city limits for at least six months and demonstrate financial need.
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For standard rental assistance, applicants must provide a current court-issued eviction notice or qualifying court document, such as a summons for failure to pay rent. Residents may also qualify for pre-eviction assistance on a case-by-case basis. This assistance does not require court-issued documents. Pre-eviction applicants must provide a late rent notice or other acceptable documentation showing at least one month of past-due rent.
Utility assistance requires a current shut-off notice or service that has already been disconnected.
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The application process varies depending on the type of assistance needed. Most residents must first apply through the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. The county will refer eligible city residents to Rockville for a REAP application. After receiving a referral, Housing and Community Development staff will contact the resident to gather additional information and schedule an appointment.
For details and application instructions, visit the REAP page.
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