Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 678 · Households served: 543 · Occupancy: 80% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Cecil County Housing Agency operates as a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 678 vouchers. These vouchers support 543 households, with an occupancy rate of 80%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Cecil County, Maryland.
The Cecil County Housing Agency ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Cecil County. In the broader context of Maryland, it holds the 15th position out of 22 housing authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Elkton Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role Cecil County Housing Agency plays in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Cecil County ranges from $1,190 to $2,150, with an average of $1,649. This is slightly below the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 21919 at $2,150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 21913 at $1,190.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21901 | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,470 |
| 21902 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,830 |
| 21903 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,830 |
| 21904 | $1,280 | $1,380 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,170 |
| 21911 | $1,240 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 21912 | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,580 | $1,910 | $2,180 |
| 21913 | $1,040 | $1,120 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,760 |
| 21914 | $1,420 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,190 | $2,420 |
| 21915 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,620 |
| 21917 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,820 | $2,010 |
| 21918 | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,840 |
| 21919 | $1,700 | $1,840 | $2,200 | $2,620 | $2,890 |
| 21920 | $1,410 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,390 |
| 21921 | $1,410 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,390 |
| 21930 | $1,700 | $1,840 | $2,200 | $2,620 | $2,890 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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