Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Maryland
1,339 affordable buildingsin 153 cities and towns
Maryland has 1,339 income-restricted buildings in 153 cities and towns — Baltimore has the most on this list (336). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.
Cities with the most buildings
All cities and towns
- Baltimore (336)
- Silver Spring (61)
- Frederick (59)
- Salisbury (32)
- Columbia (30)
- Hagerstown (26)
- Cambridge (24)
- Annapolis (23)
- Elkton (20)
- Hyattsville (20)
- Rockville (20)
- Cumberland (19)
- Takoma Park (17)
- Waldorf (17)
- Gaithersburg (16)
- Lexington Park (16)
- Easton (15)
- Oakland (15)
- Lanham (14)
- Princess Anne (14)
- Westminster (14)
- Berlin (13)
- Dundalk (13)
- Glen Burnie (12)
- North East (12)
- Chestertown (11)
- Pocomoke City (11)
- Prince Frederick (11)
- Bethesda (10)
- Brooklyn (10)
- Owings Mills (10)
- Suitland (10)
- Aberdeen (9)
- Capitol Heights (9)
- Catonsville (9)
- Edgewood (9)
- Germantown (9)
- Halethorpe (9)
- Essex (8)
- Federalsburg (8)
- Havre De Grace (8)
- Laurel (8)
- Snow Hill (8)
- Sykesville (8)
- Ellicott City (7)
- Frostburg (7)
- Perryville (7)
- Rising Sun (7)
- Temple Hills (7)
- Abingdon (6)
- Bladensburg (6)
- Bowie (6)
- Centreville (6)
- College Park (6)
- District Heights (6)
- Gwynn Oak (6)
- Odenton (6)
- Randallstown (6)
- Towson (6)
- Upper Marlboro (6)
- Clinton (5)
- Crisfield (5)
- Damascus (5)
- Denton (5)
- Elkridge (5)
- Fort Washington (5)
- La Plata (5)
- Leonardtown (5)
- Nottingham (5)
- Oxon Hill (5)
- Pikesville (5)
- Reisterstown (5)
- Brunswick (4)
- Hurlock (4)
- Kensington (4)
- Maugansville (4)
- Mc Henry (4)
- Mount Rainier (4)
- Potomac (4)
- Bel Air (3)
- Chesapeake Beach (3)
- Grantsville (3)
- Great Mills (3)
- Hampstead (3)
- Pittsville (3)
- Ridgely (3)
- Saint Michaels (3)
- Thurmont (3)
- Boonsboro (2)
- Bryans Road (2)
- Callaway (2)
- Chesapeake City (2)
- Chester (2)
- Cockeysville (2)
- Delmar (2)
- Derwood (2)
- Emmitsburg (2)
- Friendsville (2)
- Fruitland (2)
- Grasonville (2)
- Greenbelt (2)
- Greensboro (2)
- Hancock (2)
- Hebron (2)
- Lutherville Timonium (2)
- Olney (2)
- Pasadena (2)
- Port Deposit (2)
- Riverdale (2)
- Rock Hall (2)
- Severn (2)
- Sparrows Point (2)
- Westernport (2)
- Accident (1)
- Beltsville (1)
- Boyds (1)
- Brentwood (1)
- Cecilton (1)
- Chevy Chase (1)
- Crownsville (1)
- Dowell (1)
- Edgewater (1)
- Fallston (1)
- Forest Hill (1)
- Galena (1)
- Hollywood (1)
- Indian Head (1)
- Jessup (1)
- Joppa (1)
- Lonaconing (1)
- Lusby (1)
- Middle River (1)
- Millersville (1)
- Montgomery Village (1)
- North Beach (1)
- Perry Hall (1)
- Perry Point (1)
- Queenstown (1)
- Riderwood (1)
- Rosedale (1)
- Sandy Spring (1)
- Savage (1)
- Severna Park (1)
- Smithsburg (1)
- Street (1)
- Taneytown (1)
- Trappe (1)
- Walkersville (1)
- Whiteford (1)
- Willards (1)
- Williamsport (1)
- Windsor Mill (1)
- Woodstock (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there affordable housing in Maryland?
Yes — this directory lists 1,339 income-restricted buildings across 153 Maryland cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.
Which cities in Maryland have affordable housing?
Every Maryland city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Baltimore, Silver Spring, Frederick, Salisbury, Columbia. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.
How do I find Section 8 housing in Maryland?
Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.
Do Maryland affordable housing lists show vacancies?
No. MD building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing in Maryland?
Search a Maryland ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.
What is the income limit for affordable housing in Maryland?
HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of Maryland. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Maryland?
Maryland has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.
Can I use Section 8 in any MD city?
A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.