Section 8 in Maryland: FMR & Landlord Guide
40,377 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 6 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Can a Maryland landlord refuse Section 8?
No. Maryland state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in Maryland
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Baltimore, MD
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 12580
35,334 vouchersLexington Park, MD
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 30500
2,084 vouchersHagerstown, MD
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 25180
2,061 vouchersSalisbury, MD
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 41540
404 vouchersEaston, MD
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 20660
268 vouchersCumberland, MD
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 19060
226 vouchers
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Maryland data feeds directly into the tools below.