Low Income & Subsidized Housing in North East, MD
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in North East with roughly 725 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $491 to $491 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in North East
Complete directory of subsidized housing in North East
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| Cedar Hill Apts. [aka] North Bay Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| North Bay Apartments PB Section 8 | 76 | $491 | — |
| Riverwoods at Northeast LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| New East Crossing LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| North East Apts Llc [aka] North East Crossing LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Stony Run Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Elk River Manor LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| North Creek Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Victoria Park at North East LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Elk River Manor Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| North Creek Run Ii LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in North East (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| North Bay Apartments PB Section 8 | 76 | $491 | — |
| North Creek Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in North East
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill Apts. [aka] North Bay Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Riverwoods at Northeast LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| New East Crossing LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| North East Apts Llc [aka] North East Crossing LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Stony Run Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Elk River Manor LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Victoria Park at North East LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Elk River Manor Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| North Creek Run Ii LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
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 North East
- 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
- Elkton, 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.