Largest housing authorities in Maryland
| Agency | City | Section 8 vouchers | Public housing units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority Of Baltimore City | Baltimore | 21,552 | 5,893 |
| Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co | Kensington | 7,992 | 0 |
| Baltimore County, MD | Baltimore | 6,716 | 0 |
| Housing Authority of Prince Georges County | Largo | 5,986 | 377 |
| Housing Commisson Of Anne Arundel County | Glen Burnie | 2,824 | 290 |
| MD Dept. Of Housing and Community Development | Lanham | 2,879 | 0 |
| Hagerstown Housing Authority | Hagerstown | 1,090 | 1,186 |
| Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, MD | Lexington Park | 1,604 | 18 |
| Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis | Annapolis | 770 | 555 |
| Harford County Housing Agency | Bel Air | 1,297 | 0 |
All housing authorities in Maryland by city
Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.
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Baltimore County, MDBaltimore · Baltimore County County · (410) 887-2766Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyHousing Authority Of Baltimore CityBaltimore · Baltimore City County · (410) 396-3232Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHarford County Housing AgencyBel Air · Harford County · (410) 638-3045Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
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Housing Authority of CambridgeCambridge · Dorchester County · (410) 228-6856Public housing onlyQueen Anne's County Housing AuthorityCentreville · Queen Anne's County · (410) 758-8634Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyCollege Park Housing AuthorityCollege Park · Prince George's County · (301) 345-3600Public housing onlyHoward County Housing CommissionColumbia · Howard County · (443) 518-7800Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyHousing Authority Of CrisfieldCrisfield · Somerset County · (410) 968-0289Public housing onlyHousing Authority of the City of CumberlandCumberland · Allegany County · (301) 724-6606Public housing only
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Housing Commission of TalbotEaston · Talbot County · (410) 822-5358Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyCecil County Housing AgencyElkton · Cecil County · (410) 996-5245Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyElkton Housing AuthorityElkton · Cecil County · (410) 398-5018Public housing only
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Frederick Housing AuthorityFrederick · Frederick County · (301) 662-8173Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of the City of FrostburgFrostburg · Allegany County · (301) 689-9700Public housing only
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Housing Commisson Of Anne Arundel CountyGlen Burnie · Anne Arundel County · (410) 222-6205Public housing and Section 8 vouchersGlenarden Housing AuthorityGlenarden · Prince George's County · (301) 772-0880Public housing only
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Hagerstown Housing AuthorityHagerstown · Washington County · (301) 733-6911Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHavre de Grace Housing AuthorityHavre De Grace · Harford County · (410) 939-2097Public housing only
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MD Dept. Of Housing and Community DevelopmentLanham · Prince George's County · (301) 429-7400Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyHousing Authority of Prince Georges CountyLargo · Prince George's County · (301) 883-5552Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of St. Mary's County, MDLexington Park · St. Mary's County · (301) 880-7074Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
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County Commissioners Charles CountyPort Tobacco · Charles County · (301) 934-0112Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyHousing Authority of Calvert CountyPrince Frederick · Calvert County · (410) 535-5010Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
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Carroll County Housing & Community DevWestminster · Carroll County · (410) 386-3600Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyCity Of Westminster Housing OfficeWestminster · Carroll County · (410) 848-2261Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyHousing Authority of Washington CountyWilliamsport · Washington County · (301) 791-3168Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
Frequently asked questions
How many housing authorities are there in Maryland?
HUD lists 30 public housing agencies in Maryland: 22 administer Section 8 vouchers and 16 manage public housing. Together they have 10,042 public housing units and 60,092 Housing Choice Vouchers.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Maryland?
You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.
Which is the largest housing authority in Maryland?
Housing Authority Of Baltimore City, with 5,893 public housing units and 21,552 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.
Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Maryland?
Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).
Before you apply
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.
Other states
Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.