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Harford County Housing Agency
Harford County Housing Agency is based in Bel Air, Harford County, MD and administers 1,291 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MD025. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 854. Occupancy: 66%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-11-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 98% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 98% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 98% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 98% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 98% of FMR |
| 5 bedroom | 98% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Older Multi-Family (Low Rise)*), effective 2026-04-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $45 | $54 | $69 | $89 | $111 |
| Heating (Electric) | $51 | $62 | $80 | $102 | $128 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $92 | $110 | $143 | $183 | $229 |
| Heating (Oil) | $88 | $107 | $138 | $177 | $221 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $8 | $10 | $13 | $16 | $20 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $13 | $17 | $23 | $28 | $35 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $16 | $20 | $27 | $34 | $42 |
| Other Electric | $46 | $59 | $79 | $97 | $121 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $10 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $25 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $16 | $21 | $28 | $34 | $42 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $20 | $25 | $34 | $42 | $52 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $19 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $51 |
| Water | $29 | $39 | $48 | $60 | $67 |
| Sewer | $38 | $52 | $66 | $84 | $95 |
| Range/Microwave | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
| Refrigerator | $5 | $5 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Harford County Housing Agency
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Harford County Housing Agency
15 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: (410) 638-3045
Official website: harfordcountymd.gov/287/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program
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About Harford County Housing Agency
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Havre de Grace Housing AuthorityHavre De Grace, MD
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.