This housing agency serves Howard County, Maryland.
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| Closed: Howard County, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: Howard County, Maryland Section 8 Voucher Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: Howard County Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Howard County, Maryland.
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:
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.
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Howard County, Maryland.
The Howard County Housing Commission (HCHC) is not accepting public housing waiting list applications at this time.
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) 518-7800Section 8 Application Checklist
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Howard County Housing Commission serves 918 low-income households. The agency manages 1,178 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.
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.
Working adults head 312 households and make up 34 percent of households served by 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.
| Black | 661 |
| Native American | 9 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 28 |
| White | 184 |
| Hispanic | 37 |
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.
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.
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.
Howard County Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 10, 2025 and closed on May 10, 2025.
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