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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Columbia, MD

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Howard County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Columbia, MD.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Howard County, MD$122,200Very Low Income (50%)$42,800$48,900$55,000$61,100$66,000
Extremely Low Income (30%)$25,700$29,350$33,000$36,650$39,600
Low Income (80%) $68,450$78,200$88,000$97,750$105,600

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Columbia, MD

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Columbia, MD. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Columbia, MD Howard County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1379Estimated $413.70 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1582Estimated $474.60 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1943Estimated $582.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2519Estimated $755.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Columbia, MD

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Treeover Condominiums

6007 Majors Ln
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1988

Huntington Ii T/a Columbia Commons

7630 Woodpark Ln
Columbia, MD - 21046
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
Years In Service Since: 1992

Park View At Columbia I

7070 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 103
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 103
Years In Service Since: 1994

Orchard Crossing Apartments

Executive Park Dr
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 187
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 187
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 141
Years In Service Since: 1996

Hickory Ridge Place

10799 Hickory Ridge Rd
Columbia, MD - 21044
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
1 Bedroom apartments 80
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Park View At Snowden River

8600 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Stevens Forest Apartments

5866 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 106
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 106
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES

Harper House

5495 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD - 21044
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
Years In Service Since: 2011

Sierra Woods Apartments

8712 Airybrink Ln
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Park View At Columbia Ii

7070 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 101
Years In Service Since: 2011

Monarch Mills

7333 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia, MD - 21046
Total Apartment Units: 116
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 116
Years In Service Since: 2012

Shalom Square

6240 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD - 21045
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 35
Years In Service Since: 2018
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Columbia, MD

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Howard County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Parkview Manor

8975 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD - 21046
Phone: 301-939-4490
Total Apartment Units: 47
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Ottey Homes

6210 Hopewell Drive
Columbia, MD - 21045
Phone: 301-662-0099X1383
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Access Inc.

6171 Wicker Basket Court
Columbia, MD - 21044
Phone: (443) 518-7687
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Transitional Housing Resources

5701 Cedar Lane
Columbia, MD - 21044
Phone: 410-730-9554
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Beaverbrook Homes

9824 Owen Brown Road
Columbia, MD - 21045
Phone: 4107853274
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Progressive Housing Partners

10381 Barcan Circle
Columbia, MD - 21044
Phone: 410-730-9554
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

St. Matthew House

7261 Eden Brook Drive
Columbia, MD - 21046
Phone: 443-518-7691
Total Apartment Units: 15
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Shalom Square

6240 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD - 21045
Phone: (410) 992-5868
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Howard Sheltered Homes

9150 Rumsy Road
Columbia, MD - 21045
Phone: 410-730-9554
Total Apartment Units: 21
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Hickory Ridge Place

10799 Hickory Ridge Rd
Columbia, MD - 21044
Phone: (410)730-6611
Total Apartment Units: 108
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Monarch Mills

7333 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia, MD - 21046
Phone: (410)381-0769
Total Apartment Units: 269
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Chimneys Of Cradlerock

6531 Quiet Hours
Columbia, MD - 21045
Phone: 4103811906
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Community Homes

10339 Twin Rivers Rd
Columbia, MD - 21044
Phone: 410-730-6595
Total Apartment Units: 300
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Harper House Apartments

5495 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD - 21044
Phone: 410-730-3430
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

B.b. Homes

6587 Dovecote Drive
Columbia, MD - 21044
Phone: 4104309554
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


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