Harford County, MD
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,362/mo | $1,226 – $1,498/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,511/mo | $1,360 – $1,662/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,857/mo | $1,671 – $2,043/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,358/mo | $2,122 – $2,594/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,611/mo | $2,350 – $2,872/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Harford County, MD (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Harford County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Harford County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Harford County Housing Agency
15 S Main St, Bel Air, MD, 21014 · 4106383045
- Havre de Grace Housing Authority
101 Stansbury Ct, Havre De Grace, MD, 21078 · 4109392097
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Harford County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $67,000 |
| 5 people | $72,400 |
| 6 people | $77,750 |
| 7 people | $83,100 |
| 8 people | $88,450 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Harford County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
MERION VILLAGE SENIOR APARTMENTS [AKA] EDGEWATER STATION SENIOR APTS.
904 B EDGEWOOD ROAD, EDGEWOOD, MD, 2104068 income-restricted units31 1BR, 37 2BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054BENSON'S CORNER
1700 HARFORD ROAD, FALLSTON, MD, 2104750 income-restricted units of 56 total8 1BR, 28 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051HOMES AT FOUNTAIN GREEN
1900 NORTH FOUNTAIN GREEN ROAD, BEL AIR, MD, 2101464 income-restricted units of 72 total26 1BR, 19 2BR, 19 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051THE VILLAGE AT LAKEVIEW [AKA] EDGEWATER VILLAGE
833 FISHERMAN LN, EDGEWOOD, MD, 21040223 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050IVY HILLS TOWNHOMES AND APTS
100 OHIO STREET, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, 2107837 income-restricted units5 1BR, 6 2BR, 26 3BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050ROCK SPRING STATION
2000 ROCK SPRING ROAD, FOREST HILL, MD, 2105048 income-restricted units of 54 total16 1BR, 29 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049RIVERWOODS AT TOLLGATE II
3803 MONUMENT CIRCLE, BALTIMORE, MD, 2100951 income-restricted units of 57 total16 1BR, 17 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049BROOKSIDE STATION
1618 SWALLOW CREST DRIVE, EDGEWOOD, MD, 2104056 income-restricted units28 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 20179% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WINDSOR VALLEY APARTMENTS PH I AND II
570 MEADOWWOOD DRIVE, EDGEWOOD, MD, 21040291 income-restricted units62 1BR, 164 2BR, 65 3BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046VILLAGES AT HIGHLAND COMMONS
4 TAFT ST, ABERDEEN, MD, 2100122 income-restricted units16 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043PERRYMAN STATION
1222 PERRYMAN RD, ABERDEEN, MD, 2100180 income-restricted units37 1BR, 43 2BRBuilt 2011Compliance through ~2041AFFINITY OLD POST APTS
101 HANOVER ST, ABERDEEN, MD, 21001178 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037HIGHLAND COMMONS
21 ROOSEVELT AVE, ABERDEEN, MD, 21001120 income-restricted units32 1BR, 88 2BRBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037WOODBRIDGE COMMONS
1315 WOODBRIDGE STATION WAY, EDGEWOOD, MD, 21040131 income-restricted units of 132 totalBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WINDSOR VALLEY III
525 MEADOWOOD DR, EDGEWOOD, MD, 21040256 income-restricted units of 283 total30 1BR, 209 2BR, 44 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032EDGEWATER VILLAGE APTS
1881 EDGEWATER DR, EDGEWOOD, MD, 21040223 income-restricted units41 1BR, 157 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031PARK VIEW AT BEL AIR
555 S ATWOOD RD, BEL AIR, MD, 2101499 income-restricted units of 101 totalBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031PARK VIEW AT BOX HILL
20 BOX HILL S PKWY, ABINGDON, MD, 21009100 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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