Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,291 · Households served: 854 · Occupancy: 66% · ZIP codes served: 24
The Harford County Housing Agency operates as a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 1,291 vouchers. These vouchers support 854 households, with an occupancy rate of 66%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Harford County.
Among the 22 housing authorities in Maryland that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Harford County Housing Agency ranks 8th in terms of voucher size. In the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area, which it shares with one other authority, the Havre de Grace Housing Authority, it holds the top position by voucher count. This distinction underscores its significant role in providing rental assistance within the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Harford County ranges from $1,770 to $2,790, with an average of $1,949. This is higher than the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 21010, while the lowest is in ZIP code 21040.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21001 | $1,430 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,350 | $2,610 |
| 21005 | $1,870 | $1,990 | $2,460 | $3,080 | $3,420 |
| 21009 | $1,610 | $1,720 | $2,120 | $2,650 | $2,950 |
| 21010 | $2,290 | $2,440 | $3,010 | $3,760 | $4,180 |
| 21013 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21014 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,950 | $2,440 | $2,710 |
| 21015 | $1,630 | $1,730 | $2,140 | $2,680 | $2,980 |
| 21017 | $1,650 | $1,760 | $2,170 | $2,710 | $3,020 |
| 21028 | $1,750 | $1,870 | $2,310 | $2,890 | $3,210 |
| 21034 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21040 | $1,350 | $1,440 | $1,780 | $2,230 | $2,470 |
| 21047 | $2,240 | $2,390 | $2,950 | $3,690 | $4,100 |
| 21050 | $1,590 | $1,690 | $2,090 | $2,610 | $2,910 |
| 21078 | $1,310 | $1,390 | $1,720 | $2,150 | $2,390 |
| 21082 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,950 | $2,440 | $2,710 |
| 21084 | $1,540 | $1,630 | $2,020 | $2,530 | $2,810 |
| 21085 | $1,540 | $1,640 | $2,030 | $2,540 | $2,820 |
| 21087 | $1,630 | $1,730 | $2,140 | $2,680 | $2,980 |
| 21111 | $1,510 | $1,620 | $1,990 | $2,500 | $2,770 |
| 21130 | $1,620 | $1,720 | $2,130 | $2,670 | $2,960 |
| 21132 | $1,270 | $1,360 | $1,690 | $2,140 | $2,350 |
| 21154 | $1,270 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21160 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21161 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,950 | $2,440 | $2,710 |
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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