WELCOME TO THE MYHOUSING PORTAL FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING

ACTION REQUIRED: Update Your Waitlist Preference 

Beginning Monday, August 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., you must log into the MyHousing Applicant Portal to indicate whether you want to remain on or be removed from the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and/or Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waitlist(s) for which you are currently listed.

Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

If you do not complete the waitlist preference update by the September 17 deadline, your application will be withdrawn from the waitlist(s).

What You Need to Do

To remain on your current waitlist(s), you must:

1. Log into the MyHousing Applicant Portal
2. Review your waitlist information.
3. Select whether you want to remain on or be removed from each waitlist.
4. Submit your waitlist preference before 4:30 p.m. on September 17, 2026.

If you do not have a MyHousing Applicant Portal account, you must create one. Please review the Waitlist Update Instructions for step-by-step instructions on creating an account and completing the waitlist preference update.

Important Information

All waitlist preference updates must be completed through the MyHousing Applicant Portal.

Even if you have recently updated your contact information or other application information, you must still log into the portal and complete the waitlist preference update to remain on your waitlist(s).

If you do not complete this required step by the deadline, your application will be withdrawn from the applicable waitlist(s).

Need Assistance?

If you have questions or need assistance with your application status or the waitlist update process, please email:

hcvappstatus@baltimorecountymd.gov

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to complete the waitlist preference update may call 410-887-2766 for assistance.

Please do not wait until the deadline to complete this important requirement. We encourage you to log into the portal as soon as possible to ensure your waitlist

If you are an Applicant:

The Applicant Portal accepts housing applications, when lists are open, and provides access to update your application and check the status of your application.

• To update your application and check the status of your application, you must register for an account. Please select "Register" to start the process. 
• If you need assistance with your account information, please submit a request to hcvappstatus@baltimorecountymd.gov via email.

If you are a Landlord, Owner or Property Manager:

Landlord Portal is a tool which provides landlords and property managers 24-hour access to important information about Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants and properties.

• To access the Landlord Portal, you must register for an account. Please select "Register" to start the process.
• For a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), please Login to Landlord Portal, select Landlord Portal and select Program Forms. Here you can access documents you may need, including a FAQ.
• If you need assistance with Landlord Portal, please submit a request to hcvinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov via email.

Required Landlord Briefings

Beginning in June, the Office of Housing will host landlord briefings to provide guidance, resources and important program updates. These sessions are designed to help you successfully manage your property and get the most out of your participation in the program. Attendance is mandatory to new and/or prospective landlords who wish to participate in the HCV Program. Current landlords are encouraged to attend but are not required to do so.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Inspections
• Receiving timely payments
• Rent increases
• Move in/move out process

Complete the landlord briefing registration form to attend.

Important Notice to Landlords Serving Baltimore County Housing Choice Voucher Holders

This notice is to inform you that, effective immediately, the Baltimore County Office of Housing will no longer send reminder notifications regarding opportunities to request rent increases for leases associated with Housing Choice Voucher participants.

Previously, these notifications included a copy of the Rent Increase Request form. Going forward, this form will be available through the Landlord Portal and on the Baltimore County website.

It is the responsibility of the landlord to monitor lease anniversary dates and submit rent increase requests in accordance with program requirements and applicable timelines. Please note that unit’s last pass inspection date must be indicated on the form and the tenant must sign the request prior to submission. All approved rent increases are subject to a 7% cap.

The Rent Increase form must be submitted no earlier than one hundred fifty (150) days in advance or no more than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the anniversary date of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract. For example, if the HAP contract’s anniversary date is May 1st, the Rent Increase form should be submitted no earlier than December 1st, but no later than December 31st.

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact us at (410) 887-2766 or hcvrentincrease@baltimorecountymd.gov.  

Thank you for your continued partnership with the Baltimore County Office of Housing.