Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County
7483 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie, MD
There are four waiting lists open now offered by Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County.
Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County Waiting Lists
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Family Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County Senior and Disabled Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Family Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County offers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Homeownership Voucher, Family Self-Sufficiency and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs in Anne Arundel County.
Go to the Maryland Section 8 Waiting Lists page or the Maryland Public Housing Waiting Lists page for more nearby housing applications.Open Until Further Notice: Anne Arundel County, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted from July 10, 2019, until further notice. Applications were last accepted on July, 2014.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Complete the online application here.
- Complete an application in person at the HCAAC Admissions & Occupancy Department, located at 7483 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- Substandard Housing (3 Points)
- Involuntary Displacement (3 Points)
- Paying in Excess of 50% of Income for Rent (3 Points)
- Living or Working in Anne Arundel County (1 Point)
- Working Family (1 Point)
Further explanation of each preference can be found here, on Page 10.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, read the HCAAC public notice, or visit the HCAAC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (410) 222-6205.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 01/07/2022.
Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC) Family Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Heritage Overlook and Oakleaf Villas is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2015, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Complete the online application here.
- Complete an application in person at the HCAAC Admissions & Occupancy Department, located at 7483 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
For more information, visit the HCAAC Family Properties page, or the HCAAC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (410) 222-6200.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 01/07/2022.
Open Until Further Notice: Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC) Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Glen Square, Heritage Crest, Pinewood Village, Pinewood East, Pumphrey House, and Stoney Hill is currently open.
Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2015, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Complete the online application here.
- Complete an application in person at the HCAAC Admissions & Occupancy Department, located at 7483 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
For more information, visit the HCAAC Senior and Disabled Properties page, or the HCAAC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (410) 222-6200.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 01/07/2022.
Open Until Further Notice: Family Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC) Family Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) waiting list for apartments at Heritage at Freetown and Heritage at Severn is currently open.
The HCAAC is accepting applications for this waiting list as of January, 2022, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Complete the online application here.
- Complete an application in person at the HCAAC Admissions & Occupancy Department, located at 7483 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
For more information, visit the HCAAC Family Properties page, or the HCAAC website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (410) 222-6200.
Last Updated on 01/07/2022.
About Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County
Website: https://hcaac.com/wp1/.
Phone: (410) 222-6200.
How To Check Your Waiting List Status
You can check your waiting list status by phone by calling (410) 761-2661.
How To Update Your Application
Visit the HCAAC website, and select the "Application Update" link under "Quick Links" on the right of the page.
About the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County manages 2,175 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:
| Standard | Homeownership | Tenant Protection | Ported Out | VASH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vouchers | 1,725 | 8 | 11 | 142 | 27 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher | $854 | $662 | $1,017 | $344 | $681 |
| Monthly Cost | $1,473,745 | $5,295 | $11,183 | $48,843 | $18,395 |
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 6% having issued approximately 255 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 9 years and 1 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 41 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2.1 persons and has a household income of $17,779 per year. 93% of households were very low income (VLI) and 70% were extremely low income (ELI). 36% of households had wages as a major source of income, 3% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 61% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
1% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 46% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 23% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 30% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 3% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
40% of households included children, 3% of which had two adults in the household. 39% of households with children have a female head of household. 84% of all households were headed by a female.
69% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 63% of all heads of households being Black and 1% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County Housing Choice Voucher program, 28% include at least one person with a disability. 44% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 63% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
38% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 29% with 2 bedrooms and 33% with 3 or more bedrooms. 17% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County voucher holders in 2016 was $461 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $924. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $156.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
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