Harford County Housing Agency
Housing & Financial · Maryland · Free
County housing agency administering the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, public housing, and housing counseling for low-income Harford County residents. Applicants apply to the voucher waitlist when open and must bring photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, proof of income, and residency documents. Waitlists may be closed periodically; check the agency website or call before applying. Serves eligible Harford County households; selection follows federal HUD priority rules.
Contact & Details
Address: 15 S Main St, Suite 101, Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-638-3045
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
About Housing & Financial for Fathers
Housing and financial assistance for fathers comes through a combination of federal programs (HUD, SNAP, TANF, LIHEAP) and state/local efforts. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) with long waitlists in most markets. Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing are funded through the federal Continuum of Care program — every region has a Coordinated Entry system that assesses and places homeless adults and families. Rental assistance, utility assistance (LIHEAP), and one-time emergency funds are available through community action agencies and 211 referral lines. Fathers with children in their custody may qualify for Section 8 family priority and TANF, though state rules vary. This directory covers PHAs, shelter systems, 211 call lines, and community action agencies that serve single dads.
Housing & Financial in Maryland
Maryland circuit courts handle family law in each of its 24 jurisdictions, with magistrates hearing many child support and custody matters. The Child Support Administration operates under the Department of Human Services. Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, and Rockville anchor the population. Maryland Legal Aid and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service provide civil legal representation.