Howard County Housing Commission

Waiting Lists

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Closed: Howard County, Maryland Section 8 Voucher

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.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Howard County, Maryland.

Last Updated on 01/28/2024.

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Closed: Howard County Housing Commission Public Housing

The Howard County Housing Commission (HCHC) is not accepting public housing waiting list applications at this time.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Howard County Housing Commission

9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Suite 100, Columbia, MD | Visit Website | (443) 518-7800

Howard County Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 1,090 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Howard County Housing Commission is located in Howard County, MD.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.

Office Hours

Open today from 8:00am to 4:30pm ET.

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