Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, Talbot and Worcester County, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDHCD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The MDHCD last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 1, 2023 until February 28, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Local Residency Preference-Applicants that live or work in the jurisdiction

• State Bridge Program Preference- Clients after 3 years of temporary assistance or after 5 years of temporary assistance (depending on length of Bridge subsidy)

• HOPWA Preference- For continuation of assisted clients if HOPWA rental assistance isn’t available

• State Section 811 Supportive Housing Preference-Applicants on the HCV waiting that meet the selection criteria for the State Section 811 program

• State Section 811 VAWA Preference- Victims of domestic violence where the perpetrator is the qualifying Section 811 household member and has since been terminated

• Housing First Preference-Supportive housing model that emphasizes permanent supportive housing to end homelessness

• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)/move up preference-Pilot initiative for households living in PSH funded units in need of rental assistance but no longer require the level of services associated with PSH units

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences

For more information, visit the MDHCD website

Sources: This information was verified by the MDHCD website on January 27, 2023

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, Talbot and Worcester County, Maryland

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via a DHCD representative at [email protected] or 1-800-445-4340