The Howard County Housing Commission
Columbia, MD
- UEI
- SELJBFMGRED3
- CAGE
- 5EPU1
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr #100, Columbia, MD 21046, USA
- Website
- househoward.org
- Founded
- 1990
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Financials
- Real Estate
- SIC code
- 95 Environmental Quality & Housing
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: the family self-sufficiency program (FSS) is governed by section 23 of the 1937 housing act. The purpose of FSS… | Public and Indian Housing Office | $108,427 | |
| Purpose: the family self-sufficiency program (FSS) is governed by section 23 of the 1937 housing act. The purpose of FSS… | Public and Indian Housing Office | $103,264 | |
| Purpose: the family self-sufficiency program (FSS) is governed by section 306 of the economic growth, regulatory relief,… | Public and Indian Housing Office | $90,493 | |
| Family self-sufficiency program | Public and Indian Housing Office | $86,184 | |
| Family self-sufficiency program | Public and Indian Housing Office | $67,165 |
About The Howard County Housing Commission
The Howard County Housing Commission, a U.S. local government entity and county housing authority based in Columbia, Maryland, receives federal grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund Family Self-Sufficiency Program coordinators and operates as a sub-recipient on Community Development Block Grant projects managed by Howard County, Maryland. The Commission is not a federal contractor and does not compete for federal procurement; it is a grant recipient serving a narrow, single-agency customer base (HUD) with no set-aside designations or SBA certifications applicable to its structure as a government entity.
The Commission's federal footprint consists almost entirely of HUD grants. Over the past five years, it has received five annual Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Project Grants from HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office under CFDA 14.896, running calendar years 2022 through 2026. The most recent award, dated January 1, 2026, carries $108,427 in funding restricted to salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators. These coordinators deliver employment and economic mobility services to low-income families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties in the Columbia, Maryland area. Coordinator responsibilities include enrollment and maintenance of participating families, development of individualized training and services plans, and facilitation of partnerships with employers and community service providers. Each funded coordinator position requires the program to serve a minimum of 25 participating families in the first position and 50 additional families for each subsequent funded position. FSS awards are restricted by statute to coordinator compensation; renewal applicants receive priority over lottery-selected new awards.
The Commission also acts as a sub-recipient on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects flowing through Howard County, Maryland. Eight CDBG sub-awards dated between May 2024 and May 2026 support specific housing and community initiatives: roof and carpeting installation at Tiber Hudson, a 25-unit affordable seniors community for ages 62 and older; property leasehold acquisition for domestic violence victim housing; debt service lease payments for the Roger Carter Community Center; and rehabilitation of properties master-leased to Bridges to Housing Stability, Inc. These sub-awards are entirely pass-through funding from Howard County.
The Commission's customer concentration is absolute—29 of 30 prime awards derive from HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office, with one minor award from HUD's Office of Single Family Housing. No federal contract vehicles, IDIQs, GWACs, or BPAs are present in the footprint. Activity has remained sparse but consistent: one award in 2022 and 2023, four in 2024, three in 2025, and four in 2026. With only one award scheduled for ultimate completion inside the next twenty-four months, recompete exposure is minimal.
Quick answers
What is The Howard County Housing Commission's UEI?
The Howard County Housing Commission's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is SELJBFMGRED3.
What is The Howard County Housing Commission's CAGE code?
The Howard County Housing Commission's CAGE code is 5EPU1.
Where is The Howard County Housing Commission located?
The Howard County Housing Commission's physical address in SAM.gov is 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr #100, Columbia, MD 21046, USA.
Is The Howard County Housing Commission registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Howard County Housing Commission's SAM.gov registration is active through August 31, 2027.
What is The Howard County Housing Commission's most recent federal award?
The Howard County Housing Commission's most recent federal grant award is Purpose: the family self-sufficiency program (FSS) is governed by section 23 of the 1937 housing act. The purpose of FSS… (FSS26MD6818), from Public and Indian Housing Office, on January 1, 2026.
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