Are you planning on moving to the Columbia area? Let us help you find a great apartment in one of the fantastic neighborhoods that make this such a special place to live.

The Columbia Housing Center’s mission is to champion and sustain thriving, racially integrated communities in Columbia. Our free rental referral resource can help you explore parts of Columbia you may not have known about. Our staff will help you find rental options that meet your needs and align with our mission.

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, prohibits discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, and family status. A primary goal of the Fair Housing Act is to achieve a housing market in which a person’s background does not arbitrarily restrict access. The Fair Housing Act is in place to protect buyers and renters from seller and landlord discrimination. Fair Housing is a core tenet of the Columbia Housing Center and our apartment referral program.

To begin your apartment search with the Columbia Housing Center, simply fill out this registration form and one of our staff members will be in touch to discuss your needs and help identify available apartments to consider.

PLEASE NOTE: Housing that is affordable to those earning less than 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in Howard County is extremely limited at this time. If If your household income falls under the eligibility maximum for a Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) or have a housing budget of less than $1,500/month, it is unlikely that we will be able to assist you at this time. If you are in need of emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, or have a housing budget of less that $1,000/month we will be unable to assist you due to the affordable housing shortage.

Instead, you will receive a list of housing and emergency resources available in Howard County. You may also wish to visit https://www.howardcountymd.gov/housing-community-development/i-need-housing-assistance to find additional resources.

If you have any questions, call 301-969-5700 or email us at [email protected].