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Update 2.17.24 : The Fall 2024 Housing Application will open in late March. Please follow us at @hureslife1867 on Instagram for live updates. The housing application dates will be announced in March along with application townhalls with helpful information on how to apply!

Please note housing is only guaranteed for 1st year freshmen and 2nd year sophomores that complete the housing application. All 1st year freshmen are required to live on campus and any exemptions must be submitted via request.

New programs this year to supplement upper-class housing are the WISH Guaranty and the Mazza Summer Bridge programs. These programs allow current residents to sgn up and receive priority selection for their residence hall. Those in Mazza will have the option to also remain for the summer break. **This program is ONLY open to current residents. **

More information will be sent out about these programs to current residents in these residence halls in the coming weeks.

Residence Halls 2024-2025

Student Affairs

Housing accommodations request, housing preferences .

Please note that requests for housing assignments or particular living arrangements based on a student's preference, including roommate changes and specific resident hall requests, should be directed to the Office of Residence Life  Housing | Howard University Student Affairs . Housing accommodations are only valid for one academic year (August-May). Students are required to submit a request for accommodations each year. Students may need to provide updated supporting documentation as requested.  A separate, distraction-free living environment is not considered a reasonable accommodation request. The shared facilities, resources, and population of individuals do not necessarily provide a quieter or more distraction-free environment than a standard shared room.  

Requests For a Single Room 

Single-room accommodations are reserved only for individuals whose supporting documentation clearly illustrates a substantial need for disability-related access barriers.  

Please note that submission of supporting information does not guarantee a housing accommodation. For example, a request for a single room due to wanting a quiet place to study may not meet the eligibility criteria for a single room based on disability. Students who need to study in a quiet environment can access areas such as one of the libraries, study lounges, and other quiet study areas on campus. 

Here are some examples of conditions that ordinarily do not warrant a medical single: 

Learning disorders/ADHD

Insomnia and sleep problems 

Orthopedic problems

Anxiety 

How to apply to be reviewed for housing accommodations:

  • Step 1:    All students requesting housing accommodations must first apply for housing through the Office of Residence Life.  Housing | Howard University Student Affairs .   Students classified as upperclassmen during the semester for which the accommodation is requested must provide a housing assignment when applying. 
  • ​C omplete the Student Request for Accommodations Form
  • Complete the rights and responsibilities form. 
  • Provide supporting documentation according to the guidelines. 
  • Provide completed ESA policy forms (ESA request only).
  • Step 3:   Complete a review meeting. 
  • Step 4:   The information is reviewed, a decision is rendered, and the student is notified.

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Graduate School

Graduate housing resources.

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Graduate Student Housing

Whether you are new to Howard and the Washington, D.C., area or you are a current student making the decision to live off-campus,  Howard's Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement  provides some great resources to support students living off-campus. The Office of Off-Campus Housing   will help guide you through the process of finding housing and provides guidance about moving in, signing leases, safety & security, tenant & landlord rights, and being a responsible member of your new neighborhood community. They also  provide a food pantry available to all Howard students.

While many first- and second-year undergraduate students take advantage of guaranteed on-campus housing, many upper-class HU students, as well as graduate students, live off-campus in the neighborhoods surrounding the main campus and elsewhere in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.  Securing housing can be a daunting task for those of you who are not currently in D.C. or the surrounding area, but there are many affordable housing options for graduate students living off-campus in the D.C. metropolitan area.  Please use the information below to begin your search.

Begin Your Housing Search

Use the off-campus housing website.

Howard’s Off-Campus Housing website is an excellent first step to finding housing options. You can also use the housing website to search for roommates with similar interests and preferences and to explore message boards and other resources to assist your search. Signing up is easy and free.   Students searching for a sublet  should log into the Off-Campus Housing Site , select 'Housing' at the top of the page, click on "More," and then apply the 'Sublets Only' filter under 'I Want to Rent.'

Sign Up for an Account

Visit the  Off-Campus Housing website  and click "Sign Up".

Select " Howard Students, Faculty and Staff " to sign up as a student through the Member Registration page.

Fill out all required fields. Under the University Information section, you must enter your @bison.howard.edu address. If you have yet to receive your HU student email address, please contact Enterprise Technology Services.

Once you have filled out all fields and have read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions, click "Register" to complete your registration.

Creating a Roommate Profile

Go to "My Account" and select "Add my roommate profile." Fill out the information in your roommate profile.

Once you have filled out the information on one page, hit "Save" or "Save and Continue" to go to the next section.

Once you have filled out all required fields, you have completed the profile and you can return at any time to edit information. 

*Remember to deactivate your roommate profile after you have found a roommate. 

Searching for a Roommate

Go to "My Account" and select "Roommates." This link takes you to a page with profiles of students looking for housing.

Narrow your search by selecting from the filters. You can sort potential roommates by gender preference, smoking habits, pet ownership, cleaning habits, University affiliation, and more. 

Click on the user's name to view the user's roommate profile. You can view the user's "About Me" section, neighborhood and housing preferences, move-in date, ideal price range, and more.

Contact potential roommates through the Off-Campus Housing Posting site. Fill out the information in the "Contact" sidebar to send an email to the user's HU student email address. You will be notified when they respond!

Exploring Housing Listings

Select "Housing" from the menu bar.

Explore listings by scrolling through all listings on the site, or by filtering for specific characteristics. You can filter properties by location, lease type, lease duration, housing type, rooms, price, and more.

Tips for Your Housing Search

The Office of Graduate School Student Affairs has compiled a list of tips and resources below to consider as you begin your housing search. Click on each "+" header item below to expand and view the tips and the tools available to you to help you navigate your housing search.

Visit multiple places

Visit multiple places: Every area has advantages and drawbacks. Beyond looking at reviews, try to visit multiple places in person, if possible, to get an idea of commute times to get a feel for the neighborhood before making a final decision. 

Speak to current students

Speak to current students: In addition to searching online via the   Office of Off-Campus Housing  Roommates section,  speak to current students about housing options they have taken advantage of.

Consider your commute time

Consider your commute time relative to your class schedule. Know your commute options: Enter a street address, intersection, or landmark into the Service Locator on Metro’s Service Nearby website and find bus and rail service(s) within 1 mile of your location (Do not enter commas, the city, or zip code).

Consider proximity to public transportation

Consider proximity to public transportation . Most graduate students live near a metro station. Use the wmata.com Trip Planner to find out what transportation is available to and from campus.

Commute time vs. costs

Commute time vs. costs : Housing costs generally decrease the farther you are from the downtown area, but it is important to factor your commuting cost into your monthly budget; it may be cheaper to rent a place that reduces daily commuting costs. Wmata.com (the D.C. metropolitan public transportation website) has a Cost to Ride resource to help you plan the cost of your trip. 

Establish a budget

Establish a budget: When searching for housing, be realistic about your budget; consider all of your monthly expenses, including rent, security deposit, fees, and utilities.

List your priorities

List your priorities: Every area has advantages and drawbacks. In choosing a neighborhood, prioritize what is important to you (cost, commute, nightlife) to tailor your search. Use Walkscore.com to find out how walkable, bikeable, and close to public transit your neighborhood is.

Looking for pet-friendly housing?

Looking for pet-friendly housing? If you are looking to live with your pets, many apartment search sites allow you to filter by pet-friendly housing. Peoplewithpets.com is a free national directory where you can search for pet-friendly housing. 

Conduct a walk-through

Before moving into your new space, conduct a walk-through to make sure you are comfortable with the rental. A rental condition checklist is available here. Also, check out Fastweb’s Complete Guide to Finding & Leasing Off-Campus Housing ; it’s a great starting point!

Additional Housing Resources

A non-exhaustive list of apartment guides for housing in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia and resources that may be useful in your housing search is included below. Please note that this list is provided for convenience. The University does not endorse or recommend third-party sites:

Rental Search Sites

  • Apartments.com
  • ForRent.com
  • Apartment Guide
  • DCHousingSearch.org
  • Rentown.net
  • Cassa Housing  (furnished rooms and apartments)
  • Diggz  (roommate and housing resource)

Furniture Rental

Resources for International Students

  • International Student House (Dupont Circle)

Local publications featuring rental information:

Local publications featuring rental information

  • The Washington Post
  • Washington CityPaper

Temporary/Short-Term Housing Options

  • DC Hostel Search Engine

Renter Resources

  • Howard’s Off-Campus Housing website  

Living in the DMV

  • HU Living in the DMV Guide

Housing Search Tips

Housing Search Tips 

  • My First Apartment  (blog with helpful advice on roommates, budgeting, moving, and decorating)

Internet, TV & Utilities

  • In My Area  (Utility resource)

School of Law

Housing information.

Howard University has a limited amount of university housing for graduate and professional students. However, most law students live in communities and neighborhoods near the law school. You should plan to spend at least three or four weekdays in your search for suitable housing. Because the first year of law school demands a great deal of concentrated study time, first-year students are encouraged to seek housing with other law students, preferably those who are also in their first year. In that way, the study needs of each student are comparable and compatible. Housing information is provided to prospective students shortly after their admission.

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Fall re-opening student update.

Dear Howard University Students, On June 25, 2020, President Frederick shared the University’s proposed Re-opening Plan with the University community. Concurrently, the plan was submitted to the District of Columbia government for review and approval. The University has subsequently addressed inquiries and received recommendations from the District regarding testing, housing, de-densification of the campus, and other matters. Revisions to the plan have been submitted to the District, and we await approval of the revised Re-opening Plan. As we prepare for a formal response from the District government, we are also continuing to monitor and review data from the DMV (District, Maryland and Virginia) region, as well as nationwide, regarding COVID-19 infection rates, hospitalizations, and the transmission of the virus. We are of course concerned about the increasing incidence of COVID-19 in many states and accordingly we intend to make de-densification (limiting the population of faculty, students and staff on campus) a key part of our plan. We note that Mayor Bowser announced recently that the COVID-19 State of Emergency previously declared in the District of Columbia will continue through October 2020. We are also closely monitoring decisions being made by local jurisdictions regarding the opening of public schools this Fall, as this will impact our faculty and staff with school-aged children. As we await a response regarding the University’s Re-opening Plan, we are writing to provide additional information regarding Howard University’s housing and academic plans for the Fall semester, and to obtain your feedback and verify your plans for staying on- or off-campus, based on your updated course schedule. It is critical that we get feedback from you.  As of July 15 th , the Office of the Registrar has updated the Fall 2020 course offerings, based upon responses from the faculty and each academic department. The updated course schedule indicates that over 80% of undergraduate courses will be offered fully online.  With few exceptions, the remainder are being offered in a HyFlex format. “HyFlex” means that some students will take a course face to face, while others have the option of taking the course remotely, with some students alternating between face to face and streaming instruction. Please note that Freshmen are registered for their Fall courses by the Office of Undergraduate Studies and its program advisors, and will receive their schedules via BisonWeb. Please check your BisonWeb account over the next several days to review your updated schedule. The majority of Freshman schedules have already been updated. Please understand that the University’s Re-opening Plan will need to remain dynamic, which means that further changes may be necessary as we get closer to the beginning of the Fall semester. We will update the campus community if the District requests any additional changes or modifications to the plan. Please also note that if the incidence of COVID-19 cases continues to increase regionally and nationally, we will be prepared to implement revisions to the Re-opening Plan to respond appropriately, potentially including the option of fully online instruction, as called for in the Re-opening Plan, for undergraduate courses. A critical goal of the Re-opening Plan is to “de-densify” the HU campus. This means reducing the total number of people on the campus, including students, faculty and staff. To achieve “de-densification” we strongly urge that, if you have a fully online course schedule, you take your Fall 2020 courses from the comfort of your own home. Likewise, international students who are currently in their country of residence, and who have a fully online course schedule and may be impacted by visa restrictions, are also encouraged to take courses remotely from their home country. HOUSING Guided by the advisements that we have received from the CDC as well as the District of Columbia, our overarching goal for the Fall 2020 semester remains to maintain the health and safety of our campus community. A major part of our strategy to achieve this goal is the reduction of the number of students on campus this Fall, in order to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19. The plans and guidance outlined below are intended to achieve the University’s de-densification goal for Fall 2020.   First, to “de-densify” the campus the University will dramatically reduce occupancy in our residence halls by instituting single occupancy residence. Requests for double occupancy may be made, but will be honored on a case by case basis, based on very limited availability, and will be primarily for siblings, and for other students who reside in the same household. Our revised Re-opening Plan will also reserve up to 200 beds for the potential isolation of students who test positive for the Coronavirus. Under this revised plan, we will be able to house no more than 75-80% of students on campus, compared to the number who would ordinarily have been accommodated in normal circumstances. Because the University will be reducing occupancy in our student residences, we will be populating student residential housing based on the following prioritization, and in the following order:  

  • Freshmen who have already paid a housing deposit
  • Students in Cohort-based Scholarship Programs (i.e. Karsh STEM Scholars, etc.)
  • Seniors who have already paid a housing deposit
  • Student athletes
  • International students who are unable to return to their country of residence
  • Graduate and Professional students who have already paid a housing deposit, and have face-to-face, laboratory, clinical or performance based courses that requires them to be on campus
  • Seniors who have not yet paid a housing deposit, but desire to be housed on campus
  • All other Sophomores and Juniors

Students with current housing assignments, who may wish to relinquish housing proactively due to their course schedule, the prioritization described above, or any other reason, may do so by submitting an  Online Housing Cancellation  form through this link: ( https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/housing/cancel-housing-assignment ) . The Office of Residence Life will house students according to the prioritization above, which means that if you are not in a category mentioned above, you must complete the form to relinquish housing. You are asked to do so by  Thursday, July 23 rd . After that date, The Office of Residence Life will reclaim housing in accordance with the de-densification plan. Housing deposits will be credited to your account.  Please note that this guidance applies only to the Fall semester.  Any students housed on campus will be expected to move out of the residence halls by the last week in November, when formal instruction ends. We will announce Spring 2021 plans at the earliest possible opportunity. We want to maintain flexibility for the Spring semester for our students and for the University as the pandemic continues to evolve and we adjust to developing conditions. MANDATORY QUESTIONNAIRE We ask that all students complete a questionnaire available at this link:  https://howard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIyZZZdgajx6Ohf  by Thursday, July 23, 2020. This questionnaire will provide the University with the information it needs to continue to plan for the Fall 2020 Semester, including whether or not you are seeking to reside on campus, or intend to take all of your courses remotely. Please note that all prior housing assignments have been suspended, and the Office of Residence Life will now make new assignments based on the guidance in this letter and your response to the questionnaire. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause to our students and families, and ask for your continued patience as we navigate conditions that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ATHLETICS Last week, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced the league will suspend all sports competition, championships and non-championships, for the 2020 Fall season. A decision is yet to be made on whether the Fall sports will be moved to the 2021 Spring semester. Additionally, the conference’s plan is to proceed with winter sports competition as scheduled, unless health and medical professionals advise otherwise. Student-athletes will continue to have ongoing engagement with their coaches to ensure optimization of their physical and mental well-being as they continue their matriculation. STUDENT CHARGES As with many of our students and their families, closing the campus in the Spring created economic hardships for the University itself that we are still recovering from. We experienced significant declines in many key revenue sources after the pandemic hit, and also needed to make significant investments last Spring to stand up on-line instruction and move to remote work for faculty and staff.  These impacts are ongoing.  Many of Howard’s revenue sources will still be depressed as we enter the Fall, and there will be a number of significant new costs we will be required to incur as we prepare the campus for re-opening safely.  Special grants from the Federal Government and contributions from supportive donors have helped offset some of these losses, but not all of them. Despite these challenges, Howard remains committed to keeping the cost of college as affordable and accessible as possible. This is not easy.  While other highly ranked institutions have large endowments and have been able to use them to absorb the unexpected costs of the pandemic, Howard University does not have that same luxury or comparable investment resources. Howard’s tuition is also significantly lower than comparably ranked universities and the University also maintains a very large financial aid program. This helps make Howard more affordable, but it also means that net income from tuition at Howard is significantly lower than at many peer institutions. Additionally, Howard offers wider range of academic programs than most colleges. We maintain a strong pipeline for African Americans into a variety of disciplines because we support our own programs in medicine, law, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and many other areas of study. We also own and operate our own hospital for where our health sciences students have an opportunity to practice the skills they learn in our academic programs. We take great pride in employing the largest number of African American faculty in the country. This all requires resources, and tuition and other student charges are a significant source of those resources. All of that said, we are aware of the significant financial impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on many of our students and their families. As we prepare for the Fall semester, the Board of Trustees is actively reviewing the University budget and current student charges and considering whether there is a way that we can provide further assistance to our students with the greatest financial need in this difficult time. We intend to share the results of these discussions with the campus community in the very near future. Thank you again for your patience and understanding during these challenging times. Excellence in Truth and Service,  Anthony K. Wutoh, Ph.D., R.Ph.                          Tashni-Ann Dubroy, Ph.D.         Provost                                                                   Chief Operating Officer  

** Check out the new FAQ section of the Re-opening Plan website for additional questions. 

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Policy 9000 – Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment and Assignment

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for determining eligibility to attend school in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), for admitting/enrolling students in schools, and for reassigning students.

Policy Document

Implementation Procedures

I. Policy Value Statement

The Board of Education of Howard County is committed to establishing a system of public schools that educates the students of Howard County and promotes the general welfare of Howard County residents. The Board recognizes the need to regulate and manage student eligibility, residency, enrollment, and assignment in prekindergarten through grade 12.

II. Purpose

Iii. standards.

Any decision made under this policy may be rescinded or altered if found to have been issued based on substantive information that was erroneous or false.

In order to enroll in the HCPSS, students and/or parents will meet all legal standards related to age, immunization, authority to make educational decisions, and residency.

Exceptions are made for homeless students (see Policy 9300 Homeless Children and Youth).

A student’s or family’s citizenship or immigration status has no impact on their enrollment eligibility.

HCPSS will follow the state mandated school attendance for students of a prescribed age, and has defined minimum and maximum age eligibility for education services from local public school systems. These mandates and requirements include:

Prekindergarten is available for and limited to children who meet eligibility requirements established by the state, with first priority given to families who meet income-eligibility criteria.

Kindergarten is mandatory in Maryland for children reaching the compulsory attendance age established by the state. Children must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 to attend kindergarten.

Parents may request deferred admission of their child to kindergarten for one (1) year due to the child’s level of maturity.

Parents may request early admission of children to prekindergarten, kindergarten, or first grade one year earlier than the state’s age requirements if their child demonstrates capabilities warranting early admission and their child’s birthday meets eligibility requirements. (See assessment procedures in the Implementation Procedures Section III.D.)

Students will not begin a school year if they are 21 years of age or older.

All children will have the required immunizations in order to attend school. A limited number of exceptions may apply.

A school-aged student meeting any of the following conditions will be considered a resident student and will be admitted to the HCPSS without the payment of tuition except as noted elsewhere:

A student whose parent(s) has/have established bona fide residence in Howard County.

A student whose parents live apart and the parent to whom custody is awarded by the court has established bona fide residence in Howard County.

A student whose parents live apart and are provided joint or shared custody by a court and one of whom has established a bona fide residence in Howard County.

An emancipated student who has established an independent bona fide residence in Howard County.

A student with a court-appointed guardian who has established bona fide residence in Howard County.

A student whose parent(s) has/have established bona fide residence in Howard County, and who has been placed in a foster or group home in Howard County by a licensed private, county, or state child placement agency. Residence for purposes of admission and assignment is the address of the foster or group home.

Admission will be denied to students in the following circumstances:

The student does not meet age, eligibility, residency, immunization, or enrollment requirements.

The student is currently expelled or on an extended suspension from another school system for a length of time equal to that expulsion or extended suspension, in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section 7.305(e)(5) and COMAR 13A.08.01.11C.(8).

The student has already completed requirements to earn a diploma or certificate of attendance in another school district, state, or country.

A school-aged student who does not qualify as a resident student under the provisions of Section III.E. is considered a nonresident student. Nonresident students will be admitted to the HCPSS only under the following circumstances. In some cases, payment of tuition may be required.

A nonresident student whose parent(s) are in the process of establishing bona fide residence in Howard County and have presented a contract to build, buy, or lease a home may be admitted to the HCPSS. The student may attend school tuition free for up to 90 calendar days. After 90 calendar days, if the parent(s) have not presented documentation of residency in Howard County, parent(s) must apply for an extension.

If the extension is granted, tuition will be assessed beginning on the first day of the extension.

If the extension is not granted, the student will be required to attend school in the district of current residence.

A student who becomes a nonresident, because the parent(s) with whom the student resides move out of Howard County during the school year, must submit a request in order to complete the current school year at the school in which the student is enrolled. Tuition will be assessed based on the following:

If the student becomes a nonresident prior to the fourth marking period, the student will be allowed to remain for the duration of that school year and tuition will be assessed.

If the student becomes a nonresident during the fourth marking period, the student may attend for the rest of that school year tuition free.

For a student who becomes a nonresident after achieving Junior status, the student will be allowed upon request to remain at the student’s current school through graduation upon payment of tuition.

A student will retain eligibility for extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics. Parents will be required to provide transportation.

A nonresident student who is placed in a foster or group home in Howard County by a licensed private, county, or state child placement agency can attend school subject to HCPSS being reimbursed for tuition by the placement agency or placing state or jurisdiction.

A nonresident student living with caregiver(s) due to documented hardship (see Implementation Procedures Section III.B.) may be admitted to the HCPSS and have tuition waived by satisfying one of the following conditions:

Informal Kinship Care.

Caregiver for Non-Maryland Resident Student.

An international exchange student who comes for one year of study through an approved exchange program and who resides with a host family with established bona fide residence in Howard County may be admitted, and tuition is waived.

Each high school may enroll up to five such students each year. A high school principal in collaboration with his/her supervisor may approve the enrollment of more than five such students in a year if there are sufficient resources.

Residence for purposes of admission and assignment is the address of the host family.

A student whose host family assignment changes during the school year will be transferred to the school serving the new host family’s residence.

Upon payment of tuition, a nonresident student whose parent is a school-based .5 or greater full-time equivalent HCPSS employee may be admitted to the HCPSS and enrolled in the school to which the parent is assigned or into a school within a prescribed feeder pattern cluster. If the employee leaves .5 or greater full-time equivalent employment, the nonresident student may complete the current school year only.

Upon payment of tuition, a nonresident student whose parent is a nonschool-based .5 or greater full-time equivalent HCPSS employee may be admitted to the HCPSS and enrolled into a school within a prescribed feeder pattern cluster. If the employee leaves .5 or greater full-time equivalent employment, the nonresident student may complete the current school year only.

Students who are determined to be homeless by the Office of Pupil Personnel, under the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act, will be immediately enrolled in the HCPSS (see Policy 9300 Homeless Children and Youth).

Tuition rates will be determined annually and approved by the Board.

Tuition is effective from a non-resident student’s first day of attendance or the date upon which a student no longer resides in the county.

Tuition is payable in advance. Requests for tuition waivers or for revised payment schedules based on financial hardship will be submitted to the Superintendent/designee, along with supporting documentation, and evaluated on a case by case basis. Financial accommodations will be provided only during the period the financial hardships are shown to exist. Eligibility status is subject to review.

All schools will have attendance areas determined by the Board. A student attending a public school in Howard County will attend the designated school serving the school attendance area in which the parents have bona fide residence unless reassignment is granted or administrative placement occurs.

Subject to the conditions outlined in Standard L., a resident student may be reassigned from the student’s designated school when:

A student who has a change of bona fide residence within the county during the school year may submit a request to complete the current school year at the school in which the student is enrolled. The student must enroll for the next school year in the newly designated school. An exception will be made for a student who has a change of residence after achieving Junior status. Upon request, the student will be allowed to remain at the current school through graduation. A student reassigned under this standard will retain eligibility for extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics.

A resident student whose parents have presented a contract to build, buy, or lease a home in a different school attendance area than that of the student’s designated school may request reassignment to a school in the projected attendance area. If the student is not in the projected home within 90 calendar days of the student’s attendance, an extension may be granted by the Superintendent/designee. If there are no approved extensions, the student will be returned to the original designated school.

A resident student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, or at least one parent who is currently active duty military personnel is reassigned for the purposes of redistricting may request reassignment to remain at their current school until the completion of that school level. The process outlined in Section IV. of the Policy 9000 Implementation Procedures will be used for the reassignment request.

A resident student whose parent is a.5 or greater full-time equivalent, school-based HCPSS employee may be enrolled in the school to which the parent is assigned or into a school within a prescribed feeder pattern cluster.

In rare circumstances, the Superintendent/designee, in consultation with school-based administrators, may grant parent requests for individual exceptions to the student reassignment standards based on documented unique hardship situations. Eligibility for extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, and provision of transportation for students reassigned under this standard will be determined by the Superintendent/designee.

Reassignment will not be granted for the following reasons:

The need for a particular schedule or class.

Requests for siblings to remain enrolled at the same school.

Addressing the impact of redistricting decisions, except for students with an IEP, 504 Plan, or those with at least one parent who is currently active duty military personnel.

Accommodating childcare arrangements.

The conditions that follow apply to requests by parents for student reassignments. Transportation will not be provided by HCPSS and parents will agree to provide transportation unless transportation is included in a student’s IEP or 504 plan:

Parents initiating a request for reassignment will agree, in writing, to register the student for the complete school year, or the remainder of the school year, in the school for which the application is made.

A student who is reassigned to a school need not reapply for reassignment for that same school on a yearly basis except as noted elsewhere. However, reassignment decisions will be subject to annual review.

While an application for reassignment is pending, an applicant will remain in attendance at the student’s designated school.

When a student is reassigned because of an extraordinary hardship situation, the student will be reassigned, when appropriate, to another school that is under capacity in the geographic proximity to the designated school. The Superintendent/designee may make exceptions on a case by case basis.

A student who is reassigned at the request of parents, and who does not meet expectations described in the HCPSS Student Code of Conduct (including, but not limited to attending regularly and on time, showing academic commitment, and following behavioral expectations), may be returned to the student’s designated school at any time during the school year. Such decision is made by the current principal after due consideration and proper notification to the student, parents, the principal of the designated school, and the Superintendent/designee.

Student eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities is subject to Policy 9070 Academic Eligibility for High School Extracurricular Activities.

Open School Designation (General)

The Board may identify schools that, because they have available space, are open to enrollment by a student not living in the schools' attendance areas. Parents may request a student’s reassignment to an open school according to established procedures. The request is subject to approval by the Superintendent/designee. A student reassigned under this standard will be eligible for extracurricular activities, except the student will not be eligible for participation in interscholastic athletics for a period of one year effective the date of transfer. The parent may be required to provide transportation.

Open School Designation (Directed)

The Board may identify schools that have a programmatic initiative where there are fewer applicants than openings and direct that they are open to enrollment by a student not living in the programmatic initiative schools' attendance areas. Parents may request a student’s reassignment to a directed open school according to established procedures. The request is subject to approval by the Superintendent/designee. A student reassigned under this standard will be eligible for extracurricular activities and participation in interscholastic athletics. Transportation may be provided.

A resident student may be administratively placed in a school/program for any of the reasons listed below. Administrative placements are permanent, subject to the review of the Superintendent/designee. A student placed in a school under this standard will be eligible for extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, in the assigned school unless determined otherwise by the Superintendent/designee. Students placed in a school, center, or virtual program that does not offer extracurricular activities or interscholastic athletics, will be eligible to participate at their designated school unless determined otherwise by the Superintendent/designee.

The Superintendent/designee may administratively place a student in a school other than the assigned/designated school as part of a disciplinary consequence. Transportation will not be provided by HCPSS and parents will agree to provide transportation.

The Superintendent/designee may administratively place a student in a school other than the assigned/designated school when there is concern for the physical, mental, or emotional well-being or educational welfare of the student, other students, or school system personnel. Transportation may be provided by HCPSS.

An IEP team may administratively place a student receiving special education services in a school other than the assigned/designated school when the IEP team determines the placement change is necessary in order to implement the student’s IEP and provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as mandated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Transportation will be provided in accordance with the student’s IEP.

Placement of a student in the Teenage Parenting and Childcare Program will be implemented in accordance with entrance and exit guidelines for that program. Transportation will be provided by HCPSS.

Parents may request administrative placement of a student into the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program. Decisions will be made by the Superintendent/designee. Regardless of grade level, a student will be immediately returned to his/her designated school if withdrawing or removed from the JROTC program. Transportation will not be provided by HCPSS and parents will agree to provide transportation.

Parents may request administrative placement into Board identified eligible programmatic initiative(s). Acceptance decisions will be made by the Superintendent/designee. Transportation may be provided by HCPSS.

Prekindergarten programs, available to eligible students from any attendance area, are only located at selected school sites. A prekindergarten student will attend the school to which the student is assigned and transportation will be provided by HCPSS. The student will attend kindergarten in the student’s regularly designated school regardless of where the student attended prekindergarten.

Individuals who disagree with the decisions of the Superintendent/designee with regard to enrollment and assignment may appeal to the Board of Education pursuant to the requirement of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section 4-205(c)(3). The appeal must be received in writing within 30 calendar days of the date of the written decision.

IV. Responsibilities

The Board will establish tuition rates annually.

The Superintendent/designee will ensure that procedures related to enrollment and school assignment are published annually to staff, parents, and the community.

The Finance Office will bill responsible parties and collect tuition payments.

Pupil Personnel Workers and the School Security Office will investigate the residency or custody status of students seeking to meet enrollment requirements, determining whether circumstances exist which constitute hardship where appropriate, investigate reports of suspected fraudulent residency or custody, and reporting findings to school and central office staff for appropriate action.

School-based staff and Pupil Personnel Workers will ensure that students assigned to their school are properly enrolled.

Parents or emancipated students are responsible for providing documentation required for enrollment in the HCPSS.

V. Delegation of Authority

The Superintendent is authorized to develop procedures to implement this policy.

VI. Definitions

Within the context of this policy, the following definitions apply:

Assigned School – The school that a student physically attends.

Bona Fide Residence – The person’s principal residence maintained in good faith. It does not include a temporary residence or a superficial residence established for the purpose of attendance in the HCPSS. Evaluation of a person’s bona fide residence is a factual one and will be made on an individual basis.

Caregiver for Non-Maryland Resident Student – A living arrangement in which an adult relative of a child whose parent is not a resident of Maryland and who is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local department of social services, provides for the care and custody of the child due to a serious family hardship, and is a bona fide resident of Howard County.

Deferred Admission – The option provided to parents to request that students meeting the state’s age requirement for kindergarten be granted a one-year attendance waiver.

Designated School – The school appointed by virtue of a student’s attendance area.

Early Admission – The option for parents to request that students be admitted to prekindergarten, kindergarten, or first grade one year earlier than the state’s age requirements.

Emancipated Student – A student who meets one or more of the following conditions:

The student is under age 21 and married.

The student is under age 18 and has been declared emancipated by the court.

The student is age 18-21 and is living independently of the student’s parents.

Extracurricular Activities – HCPSS-sponsored activities available to students beyond the regular school day, which are voluntary and not required for the satisfactory completion of a particular class.

Homeless Student – A student who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, whether or not the temporary housing is located in Howard County including:

Students who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing or to economic hardship, or due to a similar reason; living in motels, hotels, transitional housing, or campgrounds due to the lack of alternative accommodations; living in emergency or transitional shelters; abandoned in hospitals; are runaways, living in shelters or other inadequate accommodations; or awaiting foster care placement.

Students who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

Students who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.

Migratory students as defined under federal law who qualify as homeless because they are living in the circumstances above.

Informal Kinship Care – A living arrangement in which an adult relative of a child, who is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local department of social services, provides for the care and custody of the child due to a serious documented family hardship. The caregiver must be a resident of Howard County.

International Exchange Student – A student who holds a J-1 Visa and is participating in an approved exchange program.

Interscholastic Athletics – Approved athletic competitions between or among two or more high schools.

Junior Status – The situation in which a student has earned a minimum of 10 credits, including English 9 and English 10.

Nonresident Student – A student who meets any criteria listed in Section III.G. below.

Open School – A school designated by the Board as one that is open to enrollment by students living in other school attendance areas because there is available space.

Parent – Any one of the following, recognized as the adult(s) legally responsible for the student:

Biological Parent – A natural parent whose parental rights have not been terminated.

Adoptive Parent – A person who has legally adopted the student and whose parental rights have not been terminated.

Custodian – A person or agency appointed by the court as the legal custodian of the student and granted parental rights and responsibilities.

Guardian – A person who has been placed by the court in charge of the affairs of the student and granted parental rights and responsibilities.

Caregiver – An adult resident of Howard County who exercises care, custody, or control over the student but who is neither the biological parent nor legal guardian, as long as the person satisfies the requirements of the Education Article, §7-101 (c) (Informal Kinship Care) or has been issued a U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Verification of Release form entering into a custodial arrangement with the federal government.

Foster Parent – An adult approved to care for a child who has been placed in their home by a state agency or a licensed child placement agency as provided by the Family Law Article, §5-507.

Prekindergarten – The grade level prior to kindergarten. It is offered through a variety of programs and is available to eligible students who are four years old by September 1.

Residency – Establishing bona fide residence.

Resident Student – A student who meets any criteria listed in Section III.E. below.

School-Aged Student – Student who has met the age requirement for admission to a Maryland public school.

School Attendance Area – Geographic area from which a school’s students are drawn.

VII. References

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §1400, et. seq.

Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982)

The Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section 4-109(c), Geographical Attendance Areas

The Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Sections 4-122 and 4.122.1, Funding for Education of Children Out-of-County Living and Education of Child in Informal Kinship Care Relationship

The Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section 4-205(c)(3)

The Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section 7-101, Admission of Students; Location; Kindergarten Programs

The Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section 7-301, Compulsory Attendance

The Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section 7-305, Suspension and Expulsion

COMAR 13A.06.02, Prekindergarten Programs

COMAR 13A.08.01.02, Age of School Attendance

COMAR 13A.08.01.11C.(8), Disciplinary Action

COMAR 13A.08.05, Informal Kinship Care

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title VII, Subtitle B COMAR 13A.05.09, Programs for Homeless Children

B. Other Board Policies

  • Policy 5200 Student Transportation
  • Policy 6010 School Attendance Areas
  • Policy 8010 Grading and Reporting: Pre-Kindergarten Through Grade 5
  • Policy 9070 Academic Eligibility for High School Extracurricular Activities
  • Policy 9020 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
  • Policy 9200 Student Discipline
  • Policy 9300 Homeless Children and Youth

C. Relevant Data Sources

Feeder Pattern Clusters

Kindergarten Waiver

Multi-Family Disclosure

Student Reassignment Request form

VIII. History

ADOPTED: July 24, 1980

September 6, 2018

November 29, 2018

June 13, 2019

January 21, 2021

August 12, 2021

November 14, 1991

May 21, 1998

October 27, 2005

March 12, 2009

May 9, 2013

March 8, 2018

EFFECTIVE: August 12, 2021

Policy History Key

  • Adopted -Original date the Board took action to approve a policy
  • Reviewed -The date the status of a policy was assessed by the Superintendent’s Standing Policy Group
  • Modified -The date the Board took action to alter a policy that based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee did not require a comprehensive examination
  • Revised -The date the Board took action on a that policy based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee needed a comprehensive examination
  • Effective -The date a policy is implemented throughout the HCPSS, typically July 1 following Board action.

Howard University students still waiting for change in housing conditions

Howard university students say they're still waiting for change.

Two weeks into sit-ins at Howard University, students say they're still waiting for changes in the housing situation.

WASHINGTON - Thursday night marked two weeks since students at Howard University took over the Blackburn Center to protest on-campus housing conditions.

Despite promises from the school that changes are on the horizon, students say they’re still waiting for the situation to be fixed.

READ MORE: Howard University vows to address some housing concerns

Despite calls from the university president to end the sit-ins, students who spoke to FOX 5 said they’re staying put at Blackburn until their demands are met.

Meanwhile, other students say the living conditions aren’t the only issues with the housing.

Freshman Naquel Perry – who lives in Drew Hall – says he’s had it with the living conditions in the dorms.

"Everything is just old it’s antiquated the bathrooms are disgusting - it’s moldy, a lot of rust," he said.

READ MORE: Howard students enter second week of sit-in on campus to protest poor housing conditions

Perry showed FOX 5 pictures he says were taken in a bathroom last Wednesday – ahead of residential wellness checks. The images show showers covered in mold.

Perry went back to the dorm for the first time Wednesday night – and was shocked.

"I see they painted over the mold and the showers with white paint but you can still see the mold," he said. "That’s what Howard likes to do they like to paint over issues they like to keep up a façade."

Another student, Justin Goris, told FOX 5 that there’s also a housing shortage. He says he’s one of more than 500 students who were placed off campus in College Park.

"Sometimes I’ve been on the shuttle where it’s been like I’ve been on the shuttle for an hour trying to get to campus," Goris said. "I have practice early in the mornings and the shuttle isn’t even running in the mornings like early in the mornings so I have to take Ubers from here to campus which are pretty expensive."

Goris says he applied for on-campus dorms, but when he received his housing assignment, he was left scratching his head.

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"We weren’t told that like this was an option we weren’t told that some people may be placed in these off campus housing facilities," he said. "We were all kind of confused like we didn’t even know what these buildings were or where they were."

Howard officials say there is no housing shortage. Vice President of Communications Howard Frank Tramble provided a statement:

That is a false narrative. To prepare for school, the university proactively secured more housing knowing that the there would be an increased demand for housing in general. The university has had a long-standing policy to guarantee housing for freshmen, athletes, and special programs. This year we added sophomores due to the pandemic knowing they have yet to spend a year on campus. We, like many universities, have never guaranteed housing for upper classmen. The university currently houses 60% of our students which is among the highest in the region. We have secured housing at Mazza Grand Marc but it is to increase housing to support the increase in demand. That is very different then having a "housing crisis." We do not have a "housing crisis". We are currently at 94% occupancy which means we have 6% of rooms available still for use.  

Part-Time Graduate Employee: Housing Application & Agreement

Part-time graduate employee: housing application & agreement.

Part-Time Graduate Employees are eligible for free/complimentary housing in the Smith Bell Duplexes for up to two academic years. PTGEs beginning classes in the fall are eligible to move in on Aug. 1 (or the first weekday immediately following Aug. 1), and PTGEs beginning classes in the spring are eligible to move in on Jan. 2 (or the first weekday immediately following Jan. 2). The PTGE housing application/agreement must be completed. No housing deposit is required. PTGEs are subject to all campus housing policies and expectations for student behavior. A PTGE is required to submit the tuition waiver form and finalize his/her account before being allowed to move in to campus housing.

For additional information regarding PTGE opportunities, please contact Human Resources.

For additional information regarding PTGE housing, please contact the Office of Student Experience.

This is an agreement between Howard Payne University (HPU; the University) and the named student for a housing assignment only. It does not constitute a commitment of admission to the University. This agreement may be terminated only under the conditions specified herein. Students and parents/guardians are urged to carefully read this agreement. When this form is completed and returned to the Office of Student Life, it becomes a binding agreement between the student and the University for the 2019-2020 academic year. This agreement may not be transferred or assigned to another person.

Howard Payne University offers campus housing as availability permits to PTGEs.

No housing assignments will be final until the PTGE procedures have been completed and the Housing Agreement has been received by the Office of Student Life. PTGEs are not required but may choose to elect a meal plan, for which they will be charged at the time of registration.

Introduction The concept of campus housing at HPU embodies much more than an assignment to an apartment or residence hall. The residential community is an integral part of the University. Residence within this community implies certain obligations and standards of citizenship. Residents are responsible for their behavior and are expected to exhibit respect for self, others, the environment, and authority. Violation of University policies and regulations may result in disciplinary action and/or termination of this housing agreement. Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the Student Handbook and the Howard Payne University Catalog prior to moving into campus residences.

The University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination statutes and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion or handicap. In certain circumstances, Howard Payne University may exercise the authority to interpret, revise, extend, or grant exceptions to this housing agreement on the basis of need and merit of individual cases.

Period of Agreement PTGEs are eligible for free/complimentary housing in the Smith Bell Duplexes for up to two academic years. PTGEs beginning classes in the fall are eligible to move in on Aug. 1 (or the first weekday immediately following Aug. 1), and PTGEs beginning classes in the spring are eligible to move in on Jan. 2 (or the first weekday immediately following Jan. 2). The PTGE housing application/agreement must be completed. No housing deposit is required. PTGEs are subject to all campus housing policies and expectations for student behavior. A PTGE is required to submit the tuition waiver form and finalize his/her account before being allowed to move in to campus housing.

This housing agreement expires at 2:00 p.m. on the Saturday of May commencement unless an extension is granted by the Dean of Students due to the PTGE’s participation in team championship activities and/or special events. All residents must check out as directed by that date/time. Duplexes remain open to residents for University holiday periods during the housing agreement term.

The Office of Student Life makes all apartment and bed space assignments and may also make any subsequent changes advisable or necessary. Residents are not permitted to “sublease” the room nor permit any other person to occupy it for any period of time.

In the event that the assigned accommodations are destroyed, or otherwise made unavailable by the Office of Student Life, and the University cannot furnish other accommodations, the agreement will terminate without penalty to either party. All rights and liabilities of the parties shall cease. The University reserves the right to terminate this agreement for any reason without any justification.

Cancellation and Termination If a student is withdrawn, suspended, dismissed, expelled, or otherwise removed from campus housing for conduct reasons, the University may terminate the agreement and upon termination the student shall vacate the room within 24 hours or sooner if directed by the Office of Student Life. The University reserves the right to cancel or change any assignment at any time.

Responsibilities for the Room The University agrees to provide housing and make a reasonable effort in conjunction with the student to create a worthwhile, educationally relevant living experience. Except in cases of student negligence, the University agrees to make necessary room repairs in a reasonable time. Modifications to University residences are not permissible without the permission of the Dean of Students.

The resident will be held accountable for the condition of the residence and all fixtures assigned to that residence, and shall reimburse the University for all damages to or loss of these furnishings and accommodations. Residents are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their residences, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and shared living spaces. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action and/or cleaning charges. Residents are expected to keep the residence reasonably clean at all times.

The resident shall be fined if the residence is left damaged or unclean at the time of check out. Charges will be assessed for failure to return keys and/or complete a proper check-out with a residence life staff member.

Insurance Requirements Howard Payne University does not provide accident or health insurance. Each student must secure his/her own medical insurance.

Security/Damages Precautions are taken to maintain adequate security in the campus housing; however, the University is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property or personal injury/safety in University housing by fire, water, theft, vandalism, or other causes (including death, rape, and assault). Students and parents are strongly encouraged to purchase renter's insurance, or check on the transferability of coverage from their home owner's insurance, to cover the student's personal belongings and safety. Students are strongly encouraged to take appropriate precautions for their safety, including but not limited to, closing and locking doors and windows, locking vehicles, etc.

Policies, Regulations, and Safety Each resident is responsible for reading and abiding by all policies and regulations as set forth in the Student Handbook, the Howard Payne University Catalog, and other University publications, policies and regulations which are incorporated into this agreement. Furthermore, each resident must abide by all policies and regulations stated herein. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. All published policies, printed or electronic, are part of this agreement. In the event of a conflict in published polices, the latest revision shall govern. Note: All buildings prohibit smoking/vaping, the use of all tobacco products, and the use of e-cigarettes.

Room Entry The University may enter the residence to inspect property, seek and/or confiscate unauthorized property, make repairs, respond to an emergency, or for any other purposes including suspected violations of University policies at any time.

Miscellaneous Provisions No activity may be conducted in or around the apartments which is illegal, noisy, or which might disturb or interfere with the rights, comfort or convenience of other persons on or around the premises; nor shall any part of the premises be used to conduct a business of any kind.

The resident will notify the Maintenance Department of any needed repairs. For emergency repairs at night or on the weekend, contact the resident assistant on duty. Any repairs made by the resident will not be reimbursed.

The resident will not be allowed to place unauthorized items on patios, decks, or walkways without approval from the resident director. Unauthorized items include, but are not limited to, furniture that is not designed for outdoor use, grills, motorized vehicles, bicycles, scrap materials, etc. Items placed on patios, decks, or walkways by residents without prior approval from the resident director will be subject to removal by University personnel.

Trash and debris from the residence may NOT be placed outside the residence for any time period. All such items must immediately be taken to a dumpster designated for campus residential use.

Locks may NOT be changed except by the University Maintenance Department upon the request of the Dean of Students. Apartment keys may NOT be duplicated. A charge will be assessed for lost keys or keys not returned upon check-out.

The University may determine when provisions of this housing agreement are violated and determine the appropriate action. If any section of this housing agreement becomes invalid, it will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this agreement. The University reserves the right to refuse any University Housing Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire housing agreement between the resident and the University. No oral agreements have been made. No amendment to this agreement is valid unless in writing and signed by the Dean of Students.

Bacterial Meningitis Immunization According to Texas law, on and after January 1, 2012, all first-time students, including transfer students, must present a certificate to the institution demonstrating they have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. A student may be exempt from the requirement if he or she presents a physician’s certificate indicating the vaccination would injure the health of the student or if he or she signs an affidavit declining the vaccination due to reasons of conscience including religious belief. The latter provision does not apply during a public health emergency, terrorist attack, hostile military or paramilitary action or extraordinary law enforcement emergency. The bill exempts a student who is enrolled only in online or other distance education courses or who is 22 years of age or older. New and former HPU students to whom this requirement applies will not be permitted to schedule classes until compliance with this law is demonstrated by submitting the necessary paperwork (i.e., shot record, state affidavit, or physician’s certificate). The vaccination or a booster must have been received within five years of the student’s first day of classes.

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Howard Payne University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. Howard Payne University’s policy is to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal opportunities to students and prospective students, without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The university will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. The university does, however, reserve the right to discriminate on the basis of religion in its employment, admissions, student policies, activities and programs, as it has been exempted by the Department of Education from certain provisions of Title IX in accordance with the university’s sincere religious beliefs.

Accommodation in Moscow

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This guide was written prior to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and is therefore not reflective of the current situation. Travel to Russia is currently not advisable due to the area's volatile political situation.

Accommodation in Moscow  can be exceedingly expensive, but expats will find that it is not too difficult to secure a place in the city. Expats are often able to negotiate with Russian landlords about various things, although lowering rental costs is unlikely.

Types of housing in Moscow

Expats expecting only Stalinist relics or cookie-cutter communist apartments will be pleasantly surprised by the variety on offer in Moscow. Almost every type of accommodation is present, from high-priced villas and houses clustered in suburban gated compounds to modern, fully equipped, expansive apartments in the city centre.

There are more options available in older buildings than in Western-style highly secured complexes. Though they may be old, they often house stylishly renovated apartments that can be rented for more of a bargain.

Furnished, unfurnished and semi-furnished accommodation is available in Moscow. Expats will find that for the right price, landlords are willing to add or remove furniture as tenants wish, and prospective tenants shouldn't be afraid to negotiate. 

Finding accommodation in Moscow

One of the most important points to keep in mind when searching for accommodation in Moscow is that most areas of the city have severe traffic issues. Expats should choose housing that is conveniently located near a metro line for ease of travel to and from work or school . That said, living near a metro station often means living in a more polluted and congested area.

Most expats in Moscow live in the city centre, within the circular metro line. Expats should keep in mind that the closer one gets to the Moscow city centre, the more expensive rentals generally become. 

For those who prefer an area with more fresh air, new apartment buildings, gated communities and villas are springing up in the suburbs beyond Moscow’s outer beltway. The extra space and accessible greenery come at an additional cost, and the commute into the city centre can be as much as 90 minutes each way.

Those who don't speak Russian usually hire a real-estate agent to help them find accommodation. These service providers typically charge the equivalent of one month’s rent, although this varies. They assist in finding accommodation options and negotiate a secure lease. They can also deal with landlords when there is a conflict. 

Renting accommodation in Moscow

Securing accommodation in Moscow is often not done to the book, and many landlords demand monthly rental payments in cash to avoid paying taxes. Those lucky enough to secure an accommodation allowance through their company may not be able to do so – in this case, they may find that landlords charge more.

It would be wise for expats to seek help from an estate agent to arrange a lease in Moscow. Leases are often written in both Russian and English and range from one to three years. Rent is normally paid on a monthly basis. Dependent upon agreement between the landlord and tenant, rent can be paid in roubles, US dollars or euros.

A standard security deposit equivalent to one month’s rent is generally requested. If possible, expats should negotiate for it to be used to pay the final month of rent. Landlords will tend to find any excuse not to return this payment, even if all inventories are returned as they were received, and even if the apartment is left in a better condition than it was found.

Utilities 

For the most part, water and gas should be included in the rental cost. Electricity, internet, television and telecommunications are for the tenant's account. Be sure to address this topic during lease negotiations. Utilities tend to be cheap and are state-run. 

If expats live in a normal Russian apartment and not in one of the luxurious Western-style apartments they will have limited control over their heating. Heating will come on and be switched off centrally for the entire apartment block.

During summer, hot water is cut off for a week or more to allow general maintenance of the pipes. This happens in every area of Moscow, and one should look for notices in the building or surrounding area informing when to expect the water cut. Some apartment buildings may have their own water heating systems to compensate for this, but many will not.

Buying property in Moscow

Russia allows foreign people and companies to purchase property. Although expats tend to rent rather than buy property in Russia, if they do buy, they tend to buy apartments that are under construction as it can be difficult to find ready-built apartments. Finding a reputable and respectable real-estate agent is essential when buying a property in Moscow. This is to ensure expats carry out their due diligence, and have and receive the correct documents. Expats must be sure to weigh up the pros and cons and understand financial and tax implications of purchasing property in Moscow.

Further reading

►See Areas and Suburbs in Moscow  for an overview of the different expat-friendly neighbourhoods in the city

Expat Interviews "If you want to be inside the hustle and the bustle of the city, experiencing the best it can offer, then I recommend staying somewhere around the metro ring, inside or just outside." Read about Yulia, a global nomad from Russia, and her advice on choosing accommodation in Moscow to suit different needs in her interview . "The best place to live is in the centre, as there you can easily enjoy the culture and social life, as well as be in touch with other expats."  Read what Rob, an American expat, has to say about living in Russia in his expat interview .

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News from Sen. Blakespear – New Bills and New Committee Assignments!

This is a busy and exciting time in Sacramento, as the new ideas for bills emerge daily! As of Friday, the Legislature had proposed 2,124 bills. Of those, 1,505 were from the Assembly and 619 came from the Senate. Some of these are very small, technical changes and others are system-level changes. The next several months are the committee process where the bills will be changed and refined, and possibly voted on by both houses and then sent to the Governor. 

Entering my second year in the Senate, I have a much better feel for how the process works. I spent the entire fall months working with my staff exploring how to address some of our most pressing problems, and we have come up more than 20 bills. Some of the ideas came from you! There’s more on my bills below. 

In addition, we have new leadership in the Senate – Sen. Mike McGuire took over for Sen. Toni Atkins as Senate President pro Tempore – and that means there have been changes to committee assignments. 

I’m glad that I remain on committees for transportation and housing and as Chair of the Senate Transportation Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency. And I’m thrilled to get some new assignments, including becoming Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections & Constitutional Amendments and being assigned to the Budget & Fiscal Review Committee and Budget Subcommittee #2 covering resources, environmental protection and energy.  

It’s going to be a thrilling year, and I’m eager to get started! 

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Here is an overview of the legislation I have introduced, grouped by subject area. 

Reducing Waste

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I spoke at a press conference with (to my immediate left) Asm. Tasha Boerner and Sen. Ben Allen regarding legislation to ban plastic bags. We are surrounded by advocates for the bill and the “Plastic Bag Monster,” illustrating how disgusting plastic waste is!

Plastic Bags Ban

I’ve introduced legislation (SB 1053) to prohibit grocery stores from providing plastic bags at grocery checkout. Instead, grocery stores will be able to offer only paper bags when customers have not brought their own reusable bags. This bill is joint authored with Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, D-Orinda, with Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, as the principal co-author.

Did you know that the average life span of a plastic bag is 12 minutes? It is then discarded, often clogging sewage drains and over time degenerating into toxic microplastics that contaminate our drinking water, fester in our oceans and fill up our landfills for a 1,000 years. This bill recognizes the reality that although the thicker plastic bags at our grocery stores indicate that they can be recycled, there are in reality no facilities in California that recycle these bags. Analysis of used plastic grocery bags using AirTags has shown that almost none of the thicker plastic bags actually end up recycled. It’s time to face reality. If we want to reduce plastic bags, we need to ban them. Paper works equally well, as places like Trader Joe’s know. The best options is a canvass, reusable bag, which creates no waste at all.     

MEDIA COVERAGE

  • CalMatters: Why California legislators want to ban more plastic bags

Requiring Reusable Cups at Dine-In Chain Restaurants

I’ve also introduced SB 1167, requiring chain restaurants in California to provide dine-in customers with washable, reusable cups, instead of single-use plastic or paper cups that often end up in landfills. 

The legislation follows similar ordinances passed by many cities designed to limit plastic waste coming from restaurants. Plastic food service ware, which includes cups, produces 500,000 tons of waste each year, according to CalRecycle.

California has a massive plastic waste problem, and if we are serious about protecting our environment and living sustainably, we must reduce it across the board. SB 1167 is a simple, sensible step to reduce waste coming from restaurants.   

Housing and Homelessness

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ABC News featured SB 1011 in its reporting on homelessness.

Banning Camping in Public Spaces

One of the housing and homeless bills I am working on is SB 1011. It follows the example of the City of San Diego on limiting areas where people who are unhoused can camp so we can maintain safe, clean spaces and concentrate the location of social services. I am a principal co-author of this legislation authored by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-San Diego. 

Like the City of San Diego, SB 1011 takes a compassionate approach to a camping ban. The law says that camping is prohibited at all times in sensitive areas, which include within 500 feet of schools, in open spaces and at transit stops. When shelter beds are available, camping is prohibited on sidewalks. Those in tents would be issued a notice three days before a cleanup and be provided information on available resources and where it would be safe to camp. The City of San Diego has a Comprehensive Shelter Strategy, which is simultaneously providing more housing, safe camping, safe parking and single-room occupancy options while also trying to reduce the number of people camping in public spaces. People deserve to live inside, and the public deserves to use public spaces as they were intended. We have a lot of work to do here. This bill is following the example of a city that is making a difference.

  • Inside California Politics
  • ABC News: California lawmakers try to address homelessness with new proposed encampment bans

Other Housing Bills I’ve Introduced

SB 1077 will simplify the permitting process for adding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) and Junior ADUs for residential properties in the coastal zone by exempting projects not near natural resources from Coastal Development Permit (CDP) requirements. Presently, all ADUs in coastal zones must receive a CDP, which can be a complicated and time-consuming process. Under SB 1077, units in eligible areas would only need entitlement permits from their local jurisdictions. 

SB 1092 ensures the Coastal Commission has deadlines for making decisions on appeals to housing projects that it accepts. Under current law, the lack of a deadline can cause excessive costs and substantial uncertainty.   

Transportation

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I joined with (left to right), Sen. Josh Newman, Sen. John Liard, Asm. Laurie Davies and Asm. Gregg Hart to announce SB 1098. 

Revitalizing the LOSSAN Rail Corridor  

I have introduced several bills to improve transportation, including SB 1098. The legislation aims to revitalize the rail corridor that runs from San Diego through six Southern California counties to San Luis Obispo by requiring stronger management, support and direction for the line to optimize passenger service. 

The bill follows on the work of the Senate Transportation Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency, which I chair. The subcommittee has spent the last year investigating the line and its needs. At the subcommittee’s last hearing in December, the Senate Office of Research presented a report detailing the challenges of managing the line. The new legislation addresses many of the issues raised in the report.

A recent Los Angeles Times editorial encouraged the state to take bolder action. “It’s time for Californians and transportation officials to face the inevitable reality: Saving the coastal line means moving it away from the unstable land of the ocean’s edge,” the Times said.

SB 1098 has three main elements. It would:

  • Direct the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to create a clear list of prioritized capacity and resiliency projects along the corridor, and recommend any changes to state policies.  
  • Direct the four metropolitan planning organizations in the corridor to create a locally driven plan that creates a clear path forward for management, governance and operations that results in improved services along the corridor. Those organizations are the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, Southern California Association of Governments and San Diego Association of Governments.  
  • Clarify the role of the state secretary of transportation to manage and lead stakeholders to support the LOSSAN corridor. 
  • SDUT: Sen. Blakespear introduces legislation to improve troubled railroad corridor

Other Transportation Bills 

SB 689 improves bike safety and access in coastal areas by making it easier for bike lanes to be approved and constructed.

SB 1216 limits state funding for sharrows bike lanes and prohibits them from being used on streets with speeds over 30 mph.   

Health Care

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Protecting Seniors from High Health Care Costs

One important health care bill I have introduced is SB 1236. It ensures that people seeking Medicare Supplemental Insurance, known as Medigap, are protected from being penalized for having pre-existing medical conditions the same way all Americans are protected in the regular private health insurance markets. Medigap, which requires a monthly payment, is insurance seniors often use in addition to traditional Medicare to cover high-maintenance medical conditions.

Current federal law prohibits private insurers that offer Medigap insurance policies from penalizing seniors for their pre-existing health conditions under a narrow set of circumstances, but outside of these circumstances, the provision does not apply and seniors can be charged exorbitant rates for coverage or can even be denied coverage.

Seniors should have access to affordable healthcare coverage regardless of their health status. SB 1236 makes sure that’s the case.

Last fall, Scripps Health, one of the three major health systems in San Diego County, announced that it would not renew its contract with Medicare Advantage plans due to the plans’ administrative issues and low reimbursement rates. Thousands of patients had to switch providers or change their insurance plans. Under SB 1236, patients could switch to a Medigap plan and still see their providers without an unexpected increase in health costs.

Ensuring Court Room Breaks for Lactation

SB 949 ensures that anyone who is in court and needs to breastfeed or pump breast milk will be given a break to do it. Present law requires the superior court to provide employees with the use of a lactation room and beginning July 1, 2026, to have a lactation room available to the public in any courthouse that has one for court employees. Senate Bill 949 goes a step further and requires superior courts to provide lactation courtroom breaks for a non-employee, such as a lawyer or juror.

Accommodating the needs of mothers and ensuring they can breastfeed or express milk when they need to is essential for the health and well-being of both mothers and their babies. This legislation makes it clear that courts must fully accommodate all people who must be at court, not just court employees.  

Gun Violence Prevention

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I spoke about the importance of California’s gun safety bills and the need to do more to protect the public from gun violence at a Wear Orange Day rally at the state Capitol last year.

Keeping People Who Are Mentally Ill Safe

I have introduced several bills designed to reduce gun violence, including SB 1002, which is bi-partisan and law-enforcement supported legislation to improve the implementation of a law designed to keep guns out of the hands of people experiencing mental health crises and reduce the risk of gun violence.

Current law mandates that anyone placed on a 72-hour mental health hold must refrain from possessing a firearm. Unfortunately, gaps in the law make it difficult for local law enforcement to ensure that newly prohibited persons turn over their weapons. Because of these gaps, thousands of Californians placed on mental health holds never turn in their firearms.

More than 4,800 people statewide who are required to relinquish their firearms due to mental health-related issues have not done so, according to the latest California Department of Justice statistics. This presents a significant danger not only to the individuals themselves, who face increased risk of suicide, but also to the general public. 

Other Gun Safety Bills

SB 1019 ensures that firearms turned in as part of gun-buyback programs or confiscated by law enforcement during investigations are completely destroyed. Currently, parts of guns that are acquired in gun-buyback programs or collected by law enforcement in investigations are sometimes resold online as part of gun kits. Such kits can easily be paired with an un-serialized frame or receiver to create a “ghost” gun for those wanting to evade detection. SB 1019 puts a stop to this practice and requires the firearms to be entirely demolished. 

SB 1038 tightens restrictions aimed at eliminating gun trafficking by increasing scrutiny of gun dealer inventory, improving recordkeeping and reducing the time required for people to report lost or stolen firearms from five days to 48 hours.  

Women Who Inspire

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In honor of Women’s History Month in March, I am inviting community members to nominate women who inspire us with their extraordinary achievements, service or contributions to the community. Nominees must live, work, attend school or volunteer in Senate District 38. Go here to see a map of the district.

I plan to recognize one Woman Who Inspires from both San Diego and Orange counties, and I look forward to holding a reception in March to celebrate the nominees.

You may nominate a Woman Who Inspires by completing the form on our website.  Nominees may be in any of the following categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service & Volunteerism, Education, Health & Human Services, Military Community, Youth Leadership, and Sports. Elected officials are not eligible. 

For questions, send an email to Maia Meunier at [email protected].

To see the women who were nominated last year, visit this page.

The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.

Thank you for your support. I am honored to serve you.

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