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About Harford County Housing Agency
The Harford County Housing Agency, located in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland (PHA Code: MD025), manages approximately 1,288 assisted housing units. These units are primarily supported through 1,288 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for eligible residents.
The agency offers various housing programs, including Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Mainstream, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). All waiting lists for these programs are currently closed. Recent updates include Public Housing and PBV lists changing from an unknown status to closed.
For the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA area, the Very Low Income limit for a family of four is $65,150 per year. Please note that all waiting lists for the Harford County Housing Agency are presently closed, and applications are not being accepted at this time.
Other Programs
5 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Residency preferences exist for those who live or work in Harford County, and priorities are given to families with dependent children, working families, elderly, disabled, veterans, or those experiencing homelessness. Selected applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time of application, weighted by preferences.
No active waitlist openings at this time.
No active waitlist information currently available.
There are no open waiting lists at this time for the Harford County Housing Agency.
No active waitlist openings at this time.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Harford County Housing Agency directly at (410) 638-3045 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Harford County Housing Agency
Check Current Status
All 5 waiting lists at Harford County Housing Agency are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Harford County Housing Agency, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $65,150/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Harford County Housing Agency directly at (410) 638-3045 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Harford County Housing Agency, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Harford County Housing Agency manages approximately 1,288 assisted housing units (1,288 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Bel Air. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Harford County Housing Agency
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Harford County Housing Agency provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Bel Air. This program serves approximately 1,288 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Harford County Housing Agency are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Harford County Housing Agency are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Bel Air. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Harford County Housing Agency are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Harford County Housing Agency converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Bel Air maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Harford County Housing Agency?
Harford County Housing Agency Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Harford County Housing Agency are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $65,150. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
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| 1 Person | $27,400 | $45,650 | $72,950 |
| 2 Persons | $31,300 | $52,150 | $83,400 |
| 3 Persons | $35,200 | $58,650 | $93,800 |
| 4 Persons | $39,100 | $65,150 | $104,200 |
| 5 Persons | $42,250 | $70,400 | $112,550 |
| 6 Persons | $45,400 | $75,600 | $120,900 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $80,800 | $129,250 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $86,000 | $137,550 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Harford County Housing Agency — including across state lines.