Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,184 · Households served: 859 · Occupancy: 72% · ZIP codes served: 25
The Howard County Housing Commission is a voucher-only housing authority, administering 1,184 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 859 households, with an occupancy rate of 72%. The commission operates under a combined program type, integrating various housing assistance initiatives to support low-income families in Howard County.
Among the 22 housing authorities in Maryland that administer Section 8 vouchers, the Howard County Housing Commission ranks 9th by voucher count. This places it in a significant position within the state, providing substantial housing assistance to a considerable number of families. For context, the commission's voucher count is notably higher than many other authorities in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Howard County ranges from $1,770 to $2,790, with an average of $2,386. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 21029 at $2,790, while the lowest is in ZIP code 21163 at $1,770.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20701 | $2,060 | $2,190 | $2,710 | $3,390 | $3,770 |
| 20723 | $1,910 | $2,030 | $2,510 | $3,140 | $3,490 |
| 20759 | $2,090 | $2,200 | $2,570 | $3,240 | $3,710 |
| 20763 | $1,920 | $2,050 | $2,530 | $3,160 | $3,520 |
| 20777 | $1,930 | $2,060 | $2,540 | $3,180 | $3,540 |
| 20794 | $1,910 | $2,040 | $2,520 | $3,150 | $3,500 |
| 20833 | $2,230 | $2,330 | $2,580 | $3,290 | $3,870 |
| 21029 | $2,060 | $2,190 | $2,660 | $3,340 | $3,740 |
| 21036 | $2,160 | $2,270 | $2,600 | $3,290 | $3,810 |
| 21042 | $2,000 | $2,140 | $2,640 | $3,300 | $3,670 |
| 21043 | $1,880 | $2,010 | $2,480 | $3,100 | $3,450 |
| 21044 | $2,070 | $2,210 | $2,730 | $3,410 | $3,800 |
| 21045 | $1,700 | $1,810 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $3,110 |
| 21046 | $2,000 | $2,140 | $2,640 | $3,300 | $3,670 |
| 21075 | $1,980 | $2,110 | $2,610 | $3,260 | $3,630 |
| 21076 | $2,230 | $2,370 | $2,930 | $3,660 | $4,070 |
| 21104 | $1,590 | $1,740 | $2,130 | $2,760 | $3,130 |
| 21163 | $1,350 | $1,440 | $1,780 | $2,230 | $2,470 |
| 21723 | $1,550 | $1,720 | $2,120 | $2,690 | $2,970 |
| 21737 | $1,930 | $2,060 | $2,540 | $3,180 | $3,530 |
| 21738 | $1,930 | $2,060 | $2,540 | $3,180 | $3,530 |
| 21771 | $2,080 | $2,200 | $2,580 | $3,250 | $3,720 |
| 21784 | $1,590 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,630 | $2,920 |
| 21794 | $1,930 | $2,060 | $2,540 | $3,180 | $3,530 |
| 21797 | $1,530 | $1,640 | $1,940 | $2,450 | $2,790 |
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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