Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elkton, MD
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elkton with roughly 1,030 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $472 to $472 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Elkton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elkton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Creek Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Willows at Windsor Village and Birchwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Homes at Elkton/gardens@chesapeake LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| The Villages at Belle Hill LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Windsor and Main Lihtc, Llc PB Section 8 | 75 | $472 | — |
| The Villas at Whitehall LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Villas at Whitehall LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Willows at Rudy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Elk Chase Ii LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Elk Chase I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Elkton Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Springford Gardens LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Foxridge Manor I LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Foxridge Manor Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| High Street Homes §811 | 14 | — | — |
| Five Rivers Homes §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elkton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows at Windsor Village and Birchwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Windsor and Main Lihtc, Llc PB Section 8 | 75 | $472 | — |
| Willows at Rudy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Elkton Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elkton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Creek Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Homes at Elkton/gardens@chesapeake LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| The Villages at Belle Hill LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| The Villas at Whitehall LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Villas at Whitehall LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Elk Chase Ii LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Elk Chase I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Springford Gardens LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Foxridge Manor I LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Foxridge Manor Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cecil County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cecil County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.
Full FMR table for Cecil County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elkton
- 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
- North East, MD
- Perryville, MD
- Port Deposit, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.