Living in Howard County has never been more affordable. Whether you’re looking to buy, rent or renovate, Howard County Housing has a program for you.   The best place to start is with Howard County Housing’s pre-purchase counseling. We can provide you with information and guidance for households thinking about the purchase of a home. The [...]

FREE Landlord and Tenant Rental Rights & Responsibilities event on Tuesday July 26th, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Read more…

Howard County Housing will begin accepting applications for the July open enrollment period for the County’s Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) program from Friday, July 1 thru Friday, July 29, 2011. Read more…

Howard County Housing not only helps homeowners, but those looking to rent as well. HCH has sought to maintain a balance of housing types and prices to serve the full spectrum of residents. Find out about all the programs available for renting in Howard County.

Howard County Housing (HCH) is your first stop when looking to buy a home in Howard County. Here are some of the programs available to home buyers that can help make your dream of living in Howard County come true.

This is a second installment in two part story about Karen Corporal’s journey with the Howard County Housing Department to make Laurel her home. “Buying a home was definitely a long-term goal for me.”

From pristine tree-lined streets to excellent schools and enticing commercial districts, Howard County is a place where many people want to live. Having a dream home there can be easier than prospective homeowners might imagine, thanks to Howard County’s many rental and homeownership programs.

The Housing Lottery is your chance to buy a newly renovated house in Howard County. But remember, you have to be pre-qualified and applications will not be accepted on the day of the fair! So make sure you check out the qualifications and get your application in by April 6, at 5 p.m.

The Maryland Mortgage Program offers the Community Development Administration (CDA) loan, a 30-year mortgage product that is below-market, fixed-interest rates and are available with down payment and closing cost assistance. CDAs can be used on primary residence homes, including townhomes, detached houses, condos, and some modular homes.

If you’re looking for a home in Howard County near a quality school, Howard County has some of the best schools in the state! The school system consistently ranks among Maryland’s top school districts based on student performance on the Maryland School Assessments. Howard County students score above the national averages on standardized tests and [...]