Program: Combined · Public housing units: 127 · Section 8 vouchers: 268 · Households served: 251 · Occupancy: 93% · ZIP codes served: 16
The Housing Commission of Talbot manages 127 public housing units and administers 268 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 251 households. With an occupancy rate of 93%, the commission operates a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options within Talbot County.
Among the 22 housing authorities in Maryland that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Commission of Talbot ranks 21st in terms of voucher size. While it is not the largest, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to residents of Talbot County. The commission's voucher count is comparable to other mid-sized authorities in the state, ensuring that a substantial number of families receive the support they need.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Talbot County ranges from $1,260 to $2,040, with an average of $1,518. This is slightly below the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 21657 at $2,040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 21663 at $1,260.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21601 | $1,090 | $1,250 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,360 |
| 21612 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,370 |
| 21624 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,370 |
| 21625 | $1,300 | $1,530 | $1,730 | $2,400 | $2,890 |
| 21647 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,370 |
| 21652 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,370 |
| 21653 | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,430 |
| 21654 | $1,090 | $1,280 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,400 |
| 21657 | $1,310 | $1,500 | $1,840 | $2,380 | $2,700 |
| 21662 | $1,510 | $1,760 | $1,990 | $2,760 | $3,330 |
| 21663 | $1,090 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 21665 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,370 |
| 21671 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,370 |
| 21673 | $1,110 | $1,290 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,420 |
| 21676 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,370 |
| 21679 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,700 |
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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