AffordableHousingOnline

Affordable Housing Online is monitoring the federal government's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. As of March 13, 2020, Public Housing Agencies across the nation are closing their doors to the public. Most offices are still running and will communicate by phone, email, or mail. Some offices have drop boxes installed outside, so documents can still be hand-delivered. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, expect a long wait time (days or weeks) for a response. To find your local PHA's contact info, browse by state here.

An extensive list of coronavirus resources for low-income households can be found here.

View Affordable Housing Online's Resource for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Section 8 Waiting Lists in Maryland

As of July 8th 2020, there are 6 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Maryland.

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now

There are currently 1 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists that are open now and will be closing soon.

Waiting List Status
Hagerstown, Maryland Section 8 HCV Waiting List Open until Application Limit is reached

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Until Further Notice

There are 5 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists in Maryland that are either always open or that have not announced a closing date.

Waiting List Last Updated On
Housing Authority of Washington County September 20th, 2018
Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County June 28th, 2018
City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, MD Section 8 HCV Waiting List July 7th, 2020
Calvert County, Maryland March 30th, 2020
Harford County, Maryland April 27th, 2020

There are 32 housing authorities in Maryland which offer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. For more on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program visit the Housing Choice Voucher section of our Low Income Housing Renter's Guide.

Closed Section 8 Waiting Lists

The following waiting lists have been confirmed to be closed in the last two years.

Waiting List Closed Date
Charles County, MD Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 1st, 2020
Baltimore County, Maryland Closed on July 15th, 2018