DHCD Housing Voucher Program Accepting Applications for Eastern Shore Apr. 1

EASTERN SHORE, Md. – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list for Maryland’s Eastern Shore will open on Apr. 1 at 9:00 a.m.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded rental assistance program that helps very low-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities afford safe and decent housing in the private rental market. Applications will only be accepted online until Apr. 30 at 5:00 p.m.  The waiting list is open to residents from Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties, as well as residents in the Town of Elkton.

Submitting a preliminary application does not guarantee placement on the waiting list. Officials say all applications received during the open period will have an equal chance of being selected through a computerized random selection process. Applicants selected for the waiting list will later be contacted to complete a full eligibility application as housing vouchers become available. 

To submit a preliminary application, click here.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for the program is based on total household income and family size. Generally, household income must be at or below 50 percent of the area median income for the county or metropolitan area. Assistance is limited to U.S. citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.

Assistance with Applications

Individuals with disabilities or anyone who needs help completing the application may contact DHCD for assistance at dhcd.hcv@maryland.gov, or by phone at 410-901-4081.

Additionally, DHCD staff will also be available at the following locations to assist individuals with completing applications:

• Caroline County: Caroline County Public Library Meeting Room (100 Market Street, Denton, MD) on Tuesday, Apr. 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
• Talbot County: Talbot County Public Library (100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD) on Tuesday, Apr. 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Wicomico County: STEAM Studio at Wicomico County Library Paul S. Sarbanes Branch (122 South Division Street, Salisbury, MD) on Friday, Apr. 10, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Worcester County: Worcester County Public Library (13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD) on Friday, Apr. 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 
• Kent County: Kent County Public Library (408 High Street, Chestertown, MD) on Tuesday, Apr. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Dorchester County: Dorchester County Public Library (303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD) on Tuesday, Apr. 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Town of Elkton: Cecil County Public Library Elkton Branch (301 Newark Avenue, Elkton, MD) on Wednesday Apr. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
• Somerset County: Princess Anne Library (11767 Beechwood Street, Princess Anne, MD) on Tuesday, Apr. 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

For more information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program, click here. 

To check the status of an application, click here.