How many low income apartments are in Port Deposit, MD?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Port Deposit with approximately 131 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Port Deposit?

Tenant-paid rents in Port Deposit's assisted buildings typically range from about $313 to $313 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Port Deposit?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Port Deposit?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cecil County: about $1,520/mo for one-bedroom and $1,810/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Deposit, MD

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Deposit with roughly 131 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $313 to $313 per month.

assisted properties

131

subsidized units

$313

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Port Deposit

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Deposit

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Springford Gardens Apts. Elkton Manor and School House Apts. LIHTC	69	—	—
School House Apts LIHTC	31	—	—
Schoolhouse Apartments Aka Port Hei PB Section 8	31	$313	—

Section 8 apartments in Port Deposit (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
Schoolhouse Apartments Aka Port Hei PB Section 8	31	$313	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Deposit

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
Springford Gardens Apts. Elkton Manor and School House Apts. LIHTC	69	—	—
School House Apts LIHTC	31	—	—

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 Port Deposit

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.