Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Severna Park, MD 21146
1 affordable building in 21146 · 35 more within 8 mi
Severna Park, MD 21146 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 tax credit and 1 senior. 35 more are listed within 8 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 21146
Park View at Severna Park
180 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
103 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
No buildings in 21146 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 35 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Gallagher Group Homes
8250 Bernard Drive, Millersville, MD 21108
3.8 mi away
16 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Broadway Homes
1911 Annis Squam Harbour, Pasadena, MD 21122
4 mi away
58 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Freetown Village
7820 Darrell Henry Court, Pasadena, MD 21122
4.1 mi away
190 units · 189 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
PINEWOOD Village
7900 Benesch Cir, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
4.4 mi away
290 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Housing Commisson Of Anne Arundel County
- Residents waited about 45 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Villages at Marley Station
204 Southbridge Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
4.7 mi away
757 units · Studio–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Marley Meadows
202 Marley Meadow Ln, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
4.8 mi away
36 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
Glenview Gardens
7987 NOLPARK CT, Apt. 101, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
5.4 mi away
204 units · 202 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Glen Forest Senior Apts
7975 Crain Hwy S, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
5.6 mi away
100 units · 99 income-restricted
College Parkway Place
570 Bellerive Dr, Suite 109, Cape Saint Claire, MD 21409
5.8 mi away
170 units · 1–2 BR
Park View at Furnace Branch
7466 E Furnace Branch Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
6.1 mi away
101 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Towne Courts
100 Francis Noel Way, Annapolis, MD 21401
6.3 mi away
42 units · 6 income-restricted · 2 BR
Admiral Oaks Apts
445 Captains Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401
6.6 mi away
159 units · 2–4+ BR · People with disabilities
Park View at Furnace Branch
Furnace Branch Road and Route 10, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
6.7 mi away
101 units · 1–2 BR
Obery Court/College Creek Phase III
Bates Street and Obery Court, Annapolis, MD 21401
6.7 mi away
61 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
Towne Courts
2010 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
6.8 mi away
42 units · 37 income-restricted · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 21146
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,290/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $91,600/yr
- Renters in 21146 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 40%
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 | 21146 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,740 | $1,523 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,850 | $1,625 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,006 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,860 | $2,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,180 | $2,789 |
Wider area = Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,070 (21060) to $3,010 (21054).
Census figures for 21146 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,733. Median household income $172,122. 11% of homes are rented. 40% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 15% 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 21146's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 21146Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Severna Park, MD 21146?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Severna Park, MD 21146, 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 Severna Park, MD 21146 have openings?
These lists for Severna Park, MD 21146 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 Severna Park, MD 21146?
Use the phone number on each building card in Severna Park, MD 21146. 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 Severna Park, MD 21146?
In Severna Park, MD 21146, 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 21146?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Severna Park, MD 21146. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 21146?
Yes — this page also lists 35 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Severna Park, MD 21146 (within about 8 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Severna Park, MD 21146?
Most income-restricted buildings in Severna Park, MD 21146 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 Severna Park, MD 21146?
For many programs in Severna Park, MD 21146, 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 Severna Park, MD 21146?
There is no single waiting list for Severna Park, MD 21146. 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 Severna Park, MD 21146?
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. This page lists tax-credit apartments in Severna Park, MD 21146. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Severna Park, MD 21146?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Severna Park, MD 21146, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Severna Park, MD 21146 is $2,290 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 Severna Park, MD 21146?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Severna Park, MD 21146. 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 Severna Park, MD 21146?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Severna Park, MD 21146. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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