Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 480 · Households served: 435 · Occupancy: 90% · ZIP codes served: 14
The Housing Authority of Calvert County operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 480 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 435 households with an occupancy rate of 90%. The authority's combined program type integrates both public housing and voucher services, though it currently manages no public housing units.
Among the 22 housing authorities in Maryland that administer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of Calvert County ranks 18th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier, serving a significant portion of the county's low-income population. While not the largest, it plays a crucial role in providing rental assistance to those in need within Calvert County.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Calvert County ranges from $1,470 to $3,000, with an average of $2,019. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 20688 at $3,000, while the lowest is in ZIP code 20678 at $1,470.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20615 | $1,460 | $1,490 | $1,680 | $2,270 | $2,570 |
| 20629 | $1,890 | $1,910 | $2,420 | $3,350 | $3,790 |
| 20639 | $1,210 | $1,220 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,430 |
| 20657 | $1,400 | $1,410 | $1,790 | $2,480 | $2,800 |
| 20676 | $1,540 | $1,580 | $1,810 | $2,510 | $2,830 |
| 20678 | $1,160 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $2,050 | $2,320 |
| 20685 | $1,460 | $1,490 | $1,680 | $2,270 | $2,570 |
| 20688 | $2,240 | $2,250 | $2,840 | $3,930 | $4,450 |
| 20689 | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,760 | $2,430 | $2,750 |
| 20714 | $1,610 | $1,640 | $2,070 | $2,790 | $3,140 |
| 20732 | $1,490 | $1,510 | $1,910 | $2,640 | $2,990 |
| 20736 | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,750 | $2,420 | $2,740 |
| 20754 | $2,040 | $2,070 | $2,620 | $3,580 | $4,030 |
| 20758 | $1,550 | $1,570 | $1,990 | $2,730 | $3,080 |
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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