Carroll 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 — Carroll County, MD (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Carroll County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Carroll County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- City Of Westminster Housing Office
45 W Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157 · 4108482261
- Carroll County Housing & Community Dev
10 Distillery Rd Ste 101, Westminster, MD, 21157 · 4103863600
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
WESTMINSTER WAY - WEST MAIN
332 W. MAIN STREET, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115829 income-restricted units of 35 total7 1BR, 14 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052TREMONT PLACE I-II-III
505 TREMONT DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115782 income-restricted units82 1BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051WESTMINSTER WAY - UNION WAY
19, 27 AND 41 UNION STREET, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115820 income-restricted units9 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051CARROLLTOWN VILLAGE
6500 CARROLLTOWNE VILLAGE DRIVE, ELDERSBURG, MD, 2178436 income-restricted units of 40 total9 1BR, 11 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048LOCUST HOUSE
30 LOCUST ST, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115798 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045RESIDENCES AT THE HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL
1211 N MAIN ST, HAMPSTEAD, MD, 2107452 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL SENIOR APTS
1211 N MAIN ST, HAMPSTEAD, MD, 2107484 income-restricted units73 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WESTMINSTER BOND SENIOR II
225 FROCK DR, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115775 income-restricted units51 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WESTMINSTER BOND SENIOR I
225 FROCK DR, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115775 income-restricted units50 1BR, 25 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032VILLAGE HOUSE
7426 VILLAGE RD, SYKESVILLE, MD, 2178454 income-restricted units24 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031TREMONT PLACE APTS PHASE II
300 SHAGBARK495 TREMONT DR, WESTMINSTER, MD30 income-restricted units of 42 totalBuilt 2000Compliance through ~2030TREMONT PLACE II
300 SHAGBARK DR, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115730 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1999Compliance through ~2029TREMONT PLACE PHASE III
311 SHAGBARK DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115712 income-restricted units12 1BRBuilt 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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