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Carroll County Housing & Community Dev

10 Distillery Rd Ste 101, Westminster, MD, 21157 · ~796 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Westminster, MD (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Carroll County Housing & Community Dev served 587 households across 796 units (74% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $20,361, and pays an average of $492 per month toward rent.

Households served
587 of 796 units
Avg. household income
$20,361
Avg. rent paid by household
$492
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
30%
Head of household 62+
43%
Head of household with a disability
58%
Avg. wait to move in
26 months

Unit mix: 39% 1-bedroom, 36% 2-bedroom, 25% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Carroll County Housing & Community Dev directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.