UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in Maryland
31 authorities are currently accepting applications
31 Open Lists
23 Cities
The housing authorities below have an open Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) or public housing waiting list in Maryland as of September 2026. Apply to every list you qualify for, and note any closing dates. For authorities whose lists are closed, browse the full list of Maryland housing authorities to check status and plan ahead.
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31 Open Waiting Lists in Maryland
- Housing Authority of The City of AnnapolisAnnapolis, MD · 410-267-8000Open
- Baltimore County Department of Housing & CommunityBaltimore, MD · 410-887-2766Open
- Baltimore Regional Housing PartnershipBaltimore, MD · 410-223-2222Open
- Coalition to End Childhood Lead PoisoningBaltimore, MD · 410-534-6447Open
- Housing Authority of Baltimore CityBaltimore, MD · 410-396-3232Open
- Harford County Housing AgencyBel Air, MD · 410-638-3045Open
- Housing Authority of CambridgeCambridge, MD · 4102286856Open
- Housing Authority of the City of College ParkCollege Park, MD · 3013453600Open
- Howard County Housing CommissionColumbia, MD · 443-518-7800Open
- Housing Authority Of CrisfieldCrisfield, MD · 410-968-0289Open
- Housing Authority Of Allegany CountyCumberland, MD · 301-759-2880Open
- Housing Authority of the City of CumberlandCumberland, MD · 3017246606Open
- Housing Commission of TalbotEaston, MD · 410-822-5358Open
- Cecil County HousingElkton, MD · 410-996-5245Open
- Elkton Housing AuthorityElkton, MD · Number not workingOpen
- Housing Authority of the City of FrederickFrederick, MD · 301-662-8173Open
- Frostburg Housing AuthorityFrostburg, MD · 3016899700Open
- Housing Commission of Anne Arundel CountyGlen Burnie, MD · 410-222-6200Open
- Hagerstown Housing AuthorityHagerstown, MD · 301-733-6911Open
- Housing Authority of Washington CountyHagerstown, MD · 301-791-3168Open
- Havre de Grace Housing AuthorityHavre De Grace, MD · 4109392097Open
- Housing Opportunities CommissionKensington, MD · 240-627-9800Open
- Housing Opportunities Commission Montgomery CountyKensington, MD · (240)627-9400Open
- Maryland Dept. of Housing and Community Develop.Lanham, MD · 301-429-7400Open Closes Apr 30, 2026
- Housing Authority of St. Mary's CountyLexington Park, MD · 301-866-6590Open
- Charles County Housing AuthorityPort Tobacco, MD · 301-934-0112Open
- Housing Authority of Calvert CountyPrince Frederick, MD · 410-535-5010Open
- Rockville Housing EnterprisesRockville, MD · 3012175857Open
- Wicomico County Housing AuthoritySalisbury, MD · 410-749-1383Open
- Carroll County Housing & Community DevWestminster, MD · 410-386-3600Open
- Westminster Housing ServicesWestminster, MD · 410-848-2261Open
Maryland Open Waiting List FAQs
As of September 2026, 31 housing authorities have an open Section 8 or public housing waiting list in Maryland, spread across 23 cities. This page lists each one with contact details and, where available, the date the list closes.
Contact the housing authority directly using the phone number or website listed for each authority below. You will complete a pre-application, provide proof of income, identification, and household details, and submit before the closing date. Many Maryland authorities now accept applications online.
Yes. Each housing authority keeps its own separate waiting list, so applying to every open list you qualify for in Maryland increases your chance of receiving assistance sooner. There is no penalty for being on multiple lists.
Closed lists reopen periodically, sometimes annually and sometimes by lottery. Check back on this page, which we update regularly, and browse every Maryland housing authority to see their individual status and set reminders for reopenings.
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Last updated: 2026-09-06