Essex Cooperative Apartments PB Section 8 Essex, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex Cooperative Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Essex, MD with 208 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average.
208
total units
94%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD 21221 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,075/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,269/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Essex Cooperative Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1000 Franklin Ave, Essex; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$436/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Essex
- Glen Manor Apts LIHTC
- Hopkins Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Golden Ring Co-op Senior Apts. LIHTC
- Oak Grove Manor LIHTC
- Evergreen Senior Apts Lp LIHTC
- Village of Tall Trees I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Tall Trees Ii LIHTC | Baltimore | 2 km |
| Park View at Rosedale LIHTC | Baltimore | 3.5 km |
| Park View at Miramar Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baltimore | 3.7 km |
| Merritt Station Ii LIHTC | Dundalk | 4.2 km |
| Merritt Station LIHTC§811 PRA | Dundalk | 4.2 km |
| St. Anthony' S Homes, Inc. §811 | Dundalk | 6 km |
| Cummins/portside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dundalk | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Essex
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex Cooperative Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Essex Cooperative Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $436/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Essex Cooperative Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1000 Franklin Ave in Essex. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.