Howard County Housing Commission
Columbia , MD Public Housing Authority
Howard County Housing Commission administers public housing serving Howard , Maryland. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Howard County Housing Commission manages 1,184 Section 8 vouchers and 1,174 public housing units in and around Columbia .
- Phone
- (443) 518-7800
- pengel@househoward.org
- Address
- 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr Ste 100 , Columbia , MD, 21046
- Programs
- Combined
- Section 8 vouchers
- 1,184
- Public housing units
- 1,174
- County
- Howard
How to apply
Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Howard County Housing Commissionto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for Section 8 through Howard County Housing Commission?
Apply directly through the authority at (443) 518-7800. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.
Is the Howard County Housing Commission waitlist open?
Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Howard County Housing Commission directly at (443) 518-7800 to confirm current openings.
Helpful next steps
Other housing authorities in Maryland
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.