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There are 287 low-income apartments in Abingdon that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Abingdon, Maryland can range from $1,185 to $1,665 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 106 low-income homes in Abingdon where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Abingdon, Maryland
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Harford County Housing Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Abingdon, Maryland Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Abingdon, Maryland
Abingdon features 106 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Abingdon, Maryland
There are 287 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Abingdon.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Abingdon, Maryland
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Abingdon landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Abingdon.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Abingdon, Maryland for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,749 and $2,137.
2024 Abingdon, Maryland Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon, Maryland Fair Market Rent | $1,379 | $1,582 | $1,943 | $2,519 | $2,849 |
| Abingdon, Maryland Payment Standard Range | $1,241 to $1,517 | $1,424 to $1,740 | $1,749 to $2,137 | $2,267 to $2,771 | $2,564 to $3,134 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Area Median Income In Abingdon
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Abingdon, the AMI is calculated from all households within Harford County.
In Abingdon, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $121,700
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Abingdon
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Abingdon
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Abingdon AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$25,550 | $29,200 | $32,850 | $36,500 | $39,450 | $42,350 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Abingdon AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$42,600 | $48,700 | $54,800 | $60,850 | $65,750 | $70,600 | $75,500 | $80,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Abingdon AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
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