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Cecil County Housing Agency
Cecil County Housing Agency is based in Elkton, Cecil County, MD and administers 678 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MD029. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 543. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Cecil County Housing Agency
200 Chesapeake Blvd Ste 1800, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 996-5245
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About Cecil County Housing Agency
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Elkton Housing AuthorityElkton, MD
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.