Contact Carroll County Housing & Community Dev
- Phone(410) 386-3600
- Fax(410) 876-5255
- Email[email protected]
- Address10 Distillery Rd Ste 101
Westminster, MD 21157 - CountyCarroll County
- ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
- HUD codeMD032
Section 8 and public housing at Carroll County Housing & Community Dev
Carroll County Housing & Community Dev administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.
Income limits for Carroll County Housing & Community Dev
HUD sets the income limits for Carroll County, MD based on the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,150 | $46,900 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,200 | $53,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,200 | $60,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,450 | $72,400 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,650 | $77,750 | $123,900 |
Fair Market Rent near Westminster
Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.
How to apply at Carroll County Housing & Community Dev
- Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
- Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (410) 386-3600 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
- Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
- Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
- Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.
We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Carroll County Housing & Community Dev can confirm it.
Housing authorities near Westminster
Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Carroll County Housing & Community Dev?
(410) 386-3600. Fax: (410) 876-5255. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.
Where is Carroll County Housing & Community Dev located?
10 Distillery Rd Ste 101, Westminster, MD 21157, in Carroll County.
Does Carroll County Housing & Community Dev offer Section 8?
Yes. HUD reports 796 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 528 of them in use.
What are the income limits for Carroll County Housing & Community Dev?
In Carroll County, MD, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $46,900 for one person and $67,000 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $106,800 for a family of four.
Is the Carroll County Housing & Community Dev waiting list open?
Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (410) 386-3600 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.
Section 8 guides
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Carroll County Housing & Community Dev or HUD.