04/02/2026
π‘ Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens April 1st!
If you or someone you know needs help securing safe, affordable housing on the Eastern Shore, now is the time to apply.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is opening the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program waiting list for the Eastern Shore from:
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April 1 β April 30, 2026
β° 9:00 AM on April 1 through 5:00 PM on April 30
Residents in the following areas are eligible to apply:
Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester, and the Town of Elkton.
π Apply Online:
https://www.waitlistcheck.com/MD1645
(The application is available in multiple languages.)
π‘ Important Notes:
Submitting an application does not guarantee placement on the waiting list.
All applications submitted during the open period have an equal chance of being selected through a computerized random process.
π§ Need Help Applying?
DHCD staff will be available across the Eastern Shore throughout April to assist individuals, including those with disabilities.
Support locations include county libraries in Caroline, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester, Kent, Dorchester, Elkton, and Somerset.