Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 934 · Households served: 743 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 25
The County Commissioners Charles County operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 934 vouchers that serve 743 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the program provides rental assistance to families in need, ensuring they can find affordable housing within the county.
Among the 22 housing authorities in Maryland, the County Commissioners Charles County ranks 12th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the middle tier, alongside other significant authorities in the state. The program's scale reflects its commitment to providing essential housing support to a substantial portion of the local population.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Charles County ranges from $1,790 to $3,190, with an average of $2,266. This is higher than the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 20637 at $3,190, while the lowest is in ZIP code 20622 at $1,790.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20601 | $2,240 | $2,340 | $2,590 | $3,300 | $3,890 |
| 20602 | $1,960 | $2,040 | $2,260 | $2,880 | $3,390 |
| 20603 | $2,170 | $2,270 | $2,510 | $3,200 | $3,770 |
| 20607 | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,660 | $3,390 | $3,990 |
| 20611 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20612 | $2,330 | $2,450 | $2,740 | $3,520 | $4,160 |
| 20613 | $2,520 | $2,630 | $2,910 | $3,710 | $4,370 |
| 20616 | $2,400 | $2,500 | $2,770 | $3,530 | $4,160 |
| 20617 | $2,470 | $2,580 | $2,860 | $3,640 | $4,290 |
| 20622 | $1,500 | $1,660 | $1,820 | $2,310 | $2,790 |
| 20625 | $1,970 | $2,130 | $2,350 | $2,990 | $3,580 |
| 20632 | $2,020 | $2,120 | $2,350 | $3,000 | $3,530 |
| 20637 | $2,870 | $2,990 | $3,310 | $4,220 | $4,970 |
| 20640 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,190 | $2,790 | $3,290 |
| 20645 | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,660 | $3,390 | $3,990 |
| 20646 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,960 | $2,500 | $2,940 |
| 20658 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,190 | $2,790 | $3,290 |
| 20659 | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,160 | $2,750 |
| 20661 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20662 | $1,860 | $1,930 | $2,140 | $2,730 | $3,210 |
| 20664 | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,660 | $3,390 | $3,990 |
| 20675 | $1,940 | $2,020 | $2,230 | $2,850 | $3,350 |
| 20677 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20693 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20695 | $2,150 | $2,240 | $2,480 | $3,160 | $3,720 |
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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