Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elkridge, MD
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elkridge with roughly 530 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Elkridge
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elkridge
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Club LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Park View at Colonial Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Riverwatch LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Port Capital Village Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Riverwatch Phase Ii LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Flury Place, Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elkridge (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View at Colonial Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Port Capital Village Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elkridge
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Club LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Riverwatch LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Riverwatch Phase Ii LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Howard County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Howard County: studio $1,362, 1-BR $1,511, 2-BR $1,857, 3-BR $2,358, 4-BR $2,611.
Full FMR table for Howard County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elkridge
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Columbia, MD
- Ellicott City, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.