Program: Combined · Public housing units: 102 · Section 8 vouchers: 404 · Households served: 69 · Occupancy: 13% · ZIP codes served: 16
The Wicomico County Housing Authority operates 102 public housing units and administers 404 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 69 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 13% and runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
The Wicomico County Housing Authority ranks 19th in the state of Maryland in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 22 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families within Wicomico County.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Wicomico County ranges from $1,350 to $1,620, with an average of $1,428. This is below the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 21814 at $1,620, while the lowest is in ZIP code 21849 at $1,350.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21801 | $950 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $1,650 |
| 21804 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $1,990 |
| 21810 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,870 | $1,880 |
| 21814 | $1,190 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,380 |
| 21822 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,720 | $1,740 |
| 21826 | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,670 | $2,190 | $2,190 |
| 21830 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,600 | $2,090 | $2,100 |
| 21837 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,730 | $1,730 |
| 21840 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,870 | $1,880 |
| 21849 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| 21850 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $1,840 |
| 21856 | $1,170 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $2,020 | $2,130 |
| 21861 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| 21865 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,870 | $1,880 |
| 21874 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,090 |
| 21875 | $1,180 | $1,190 | $1,540 | $2,020 | $2,020 |
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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