Baltimore County has allocated an additional $1 million in rental assistance for tenants who have lost income due to COVID-19, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. announced on Monday.

The county will also contribute $2 million in grant money to community-based organizations that are addressing homelessness and eviction.

The $3 million comes from federal relief funds.

“Families across Baltimore County are facing significant financial challenges as a result of the pandemic, and it’s critical that we help as many of those families as we can,” Olszewski said in a statement. “These additional funds will help more families avoid homelessness and provide a bridge while they get back on their feet. We will continue to identify ways to provide resources that help our families weather this storm.”

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