Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Belcamp, MD 21017
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 21017 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Belcamp, MD 21017. 36 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 10 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 21017
The 20 closest of 36 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Woodsdale Senior Housing
3713 Woodsdale Ave, Abingdon, MD 21009
4 mi away
130 units · 52 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Fairbrooke Apts
700 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD 21001
4 mi away
84 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Riverwoods at Tollgate 2
3803 Monument Cir, Bel Air South, MD 21009
4.4 mi away
48 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Highland Commons
35 Lincoln Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001
4.7 mi away
120 units · 104 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Friendship Village
500 Crisfield Dr, Abingdon, MD 21009
4.7 mi away
31 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
The Residences of Highland Commons
34 44 Polk St 4 Taft Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001
4.7 mi away
22 units
Merion Village Senior Apartments [aka] Edgewater Station Senior Apts.
904 B Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD 21040
4.8 mi away
68 units · 1–2 BR
Friendship Village
500 Ramblewood Drive, Abingdon, MD 21009
4.8 mi away
31 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Stream Side Garden Apts
2120 Cedar Dr, Edgewood, MD 21040
5 mi away
10 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Windsor Valley Apartments Ph I and II
570 Meadowwood Drive, Edgewood, MD 21040
5.4 mi away
291 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 21017
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,170/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $86,800/yr
- Renters in 21017 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 31%
Income limits (2026)
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area · median family income $134,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,150 | $46,900 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $32,200 | $53,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $36,200 | $60,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $43,450 | $72,400 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $46,650 | $77,750 | $123,900 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $83,100 | $132,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $88,450 | $141,000 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 21017 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,523 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,760 | $1,625 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,170 | $2,006 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,710 | $2,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,020 | $2,789 |
Wider area = Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,720 (21078) to $3,010 (21010).
Census figures for 21017 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,789. Median household income $106,831. 26% of homes are rented. 31% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 14% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 21017's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 21017Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Belcamp, MD 21017, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Belcamp, MD 21017 have openings?
These lists for Belcamp, MD 21017 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
Use the phone number on each building card in Belcamp, MD 21017. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
In Belcamp, MD 21017, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 21017?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 21017 right now. 36 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 21017?
Yes — this page also lists 36 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Belcamp, MD 21017 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
Most income-restricted buildings in Belcamp, MD 21017 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $46,900, and $67,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
For many programs in Belcamp, MD 21017, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $46,900 a year for 1 person and $67,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Belcamp, MD 21017?
There is no single waiting list for Belcamp, MD 21017. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Belcamp, MD 21017, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Belcamp, MD 21017 is $2,170 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Belcamp, MD 21017?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Belcamp, MD 21017. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Belcamp, MD 21017?
This page may still list buildings in Belcamp, MD 21017 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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