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Howard County Housing Commission
Howard County Housing Commission is based in Columbia, Howard County, MD and administers 1,184 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MD023. Program type: Combined. Households served: 859. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 25.
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 Howard County Housing Commission
- Office Closing: Howard County Housing Commission will be CLOSED on October 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.The Howard County Housing Commission will be closed on October 12, 2026 for Indigenous Peoples Day.
- Office Closing: Howard County Housing Commission will be CLOSED on October 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.The Howard County Housing Commission will be closed on October 12, 2026 for Indigenous Peoples Day.
- Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan (only change is to Chapter 5)Howard County Housing Commission has updated Chapter 5 of their Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.
- Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual PlanThe Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual Plan has been released by Howard County Housing Commission.
- Annual Plan 2027 – Section B.3 Progress ReportHoward County Housing Commission has published a progress report for Annual Plan 2027, Section B.3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Howard County Housing Commission
9770 Patuxent Woods Dr Ste 100, Columbia, MD 21046
Phone: (443) 518-7800
Official website: househoward.org
Email updates
About Howard County Housing Commission
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.