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County Commissioners Charles County

County Commissioners Charles County is the public housing agency based in Port Tobacco, Maryland. It runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Charles County. Call (301) 934-0112 or visit 8190 Port Tobacco Rd.

Contact County Commissioners Charles County

  • Phone(301) 934-0112
  • Fax(301) 934-5624
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address8190 Port Tobacco Rd
    Port Tobacco, MD 20677
  • CountyCharles County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeMD024

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at County Commissioners Charles County

934Section 8 vouchers720 in use (77%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

County Commissioners Charles County 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 County Commissioners Charles County

HUD sets the income limits for Charles County, MD based on the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Charles County, MD.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$34,900$58,150$74,800
2 people$39,900$66,450$85,450
3 people$44,900$74,750$96,150
4 people$49,850$83,050$106,800
5 people$53,850$89,700$115,350
6 people$57,850$96,350$123,900

HUD FY2026 income limits for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $166,100. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Port Tobacco

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$2,111
1 bedroom$2,204
2 bedrooms$2,438
3 bedrooms$3,107
4 bedrooms$3,658

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask County Commissioners Charles County for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at County Commissioners Charles County

  1. 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.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (301) 934-0112 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 County Commissioners Charles County can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Port Tobacco

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of County Commissioners Charles County?

(301) 934-0112. Fax: (301) 934-5624. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is County Commissioners Charles County located?

8190 Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco, MD 20677, in Charles County.

Does County Commissioners Charles County offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 934 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 720 of them in use.

What are the income limits for County Commissioners Charles County?

In Charles County, MD, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $58,150 for one person and $83,050 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $106,800 for a family of four.

Is the County Commissioners Charles County waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (301) 934-0112 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

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 County Commissioners Charles County or HUD.