1.  How Do I Apply for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8 Voucher)?

• Applications for Vouchers are not being accepted at this time.  The Commission's waiting list for Vouchers has been closed since June 2012.  For those who are on the waiting list, the current projected waiting period for a Voucher is approximately 8-10 years.  We anticipate that wait may continue to grow unless the Commission receives funding for additional vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.  Unfortunately, it does not appear that the waiting list will be opening for applications in the near future, based on recent funding decisions by the federal government. 

2.  How Do I Apply for Housing Assistance other than a Housing Choice Voucher?

• A number of rental housing communities in Howard County have affordable units for eligible applicants.  Contact these communities directly to learn more about these units and how to apply for them:                             

  • ​​List of Family Communities
    

  • List of Senior Communities
    

  • List of the Commission's Communities
    

3.  Are there Other Providers of Housing Assistance in Howard County?

• ​Yes, below is a list of other providers of housing assistance in Howard County.  Types of assistance and eligibility requirements vary.  Inquire directly with the provider to learn more:                                                                                  
  • ​Bridges to Housing Stability - http://www.bridges2hs.org/
  • Community Action Council of Howard County - https://www.cac-hc.org/
  • ​Heritage Housing Partners - http://www.hhpcorp.org/
    
  • Howard County Dept. of Community Resources and Services -                                                                                    https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Community-Resources-and-Services 
    
  • Howard County Dept. of Housing and Community Development -                                                                       https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Housing-and-Community-Development​
  • Grassroots Crisis Intervention - http://grassrootscrisis.org/​

 4.  I am a Voucher-holder.  Where can I obtain Voucher program forms (ex: Portability forms, Move            Notice, Interim Change, Payment Standards, etc.)?

• http://www.househoward.org/forms

​5.  I am a Voucher-holder.  Where can I obtain records about my Housing Quality Standards                         Inspection?

• ​http://results.mccright.com/webportal/
  

6. I am a property owner.  How can I learn more about renting my property to a Housing Choice                Voucher-holder?

• ​See our Housing Choice Voucher Program Owner Handbook.
  

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