Howard County Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Howard County, Maryland.

Waiting List
Closed: Howard County, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Howard County Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Howard County, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Howard County Housing Commission (HCHC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 31, 2023, until August 31, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Complete an application in person at the HCHC office.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Families who live or work in Howard County.

3,500 selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HCHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HCHC notice on July 17, 2023.

Closed: Howard County Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Howard County Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 1,090 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Suite 100, Columbia, MD

Visit Website(443) 518-7800

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Howard County Housing Commission?

Howard County Housing Commission serves 918 low-income households. The agency manages 1,178 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Howard County Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Howard County Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Howard County Housing Commission households.

How many Howard County Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 312 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Howard County Housing Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Howard County Housing Commission?

There are 743 female-headed renter households living in Howard County Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Howard County Housing Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Howard County Housing Commission renters?

Black 661
Native American 9
Asian-Pacific Islander 28
White 184
Hispanic 37

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Howard County Housing Commission?

There are 247 households headed by seniors served by the Howard County Housing Commission. Senior households are 27% of households in Howard County Housing Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Howard County Housing Commission housing?

There are 257 persons with disabilities living in Howard County Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Howard County Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Howard County Housing Commission?

The Howard County Housing Commission is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Howard County Housing Commission open new waiting lists?

Howard County Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 31, 2023 and closed on August 31, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Howard County Housing Commission

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3300 Corporate Ct, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042