Howard County Housing Commission
9770 Patuxent Woods Dr Ste 100, Columbia, MD, 21046 · ~1,174 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Columbia, 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
Howard County Housing Commission served 909 households across 1,184 units (77% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $25,081, and pays an average of $617 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 909 of 1,184 units
- Avg. household income
- $25,081
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $617
- Avg. household size
- 2.3 people
- Households with children
- 39%
- Head of household 62+
- 29%
- Head of household with a disability
- 47%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 42 months
Unit mix: 33% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 36% 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 Howard County Housing Commission 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.