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There are 205 low-income apartments in Caroline County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Caroline County, Maryland can range from $400 to $835 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 561 low-income homes in Caroline County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $459 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 24th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Caroline County, 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 |
|---|---|
| Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency; Homeownership; Section 8 HCV Money Follows the Person (MFP) |
Caroline County, Maryland Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Caroline County, Maryland
Caroline County features 561 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 Caroline County, Maryland
There are 205 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Caroline County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Caroline County, Maryland
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Caroline County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Caroline County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Caroline County, Maryland for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,109 and $1,355.
2024 Caroline County, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County, Maryland Fair Market Rent | $931 | $938 | $1,232 | $1,669 | $2,058 |
| Caroline County, Maryland Payment Standard Range | $838 to $1,024 | $844 to $1,032 | $1,109 to $1,355 | $1,502 to $1,836 | $1,852 to $2,264 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Caroline County, MD Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 21 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 767 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 561 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.51% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.65 |
| Average Household Size | 2.70 |
| Median Household Income | $52,465 ±$2,207 |
| Median Rent | $897 ±$68 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.4% ± 5.1pp |
| Total Population | 32,661 |
Population and Household Demographics
Caroline County is a county in Maryland with a population of 32,661. There are 11,920 households in the county with an average household size of 2.70 persons. 29.51% of households in Caroline County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Caroline County
The median gross income for households in Caroline County is $52,465 a year, or $4,372 a month. The median rent for the county is $897 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Caroline County, a household making less than $2,990 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.4% of households who rent are overburdened in Caroline County.
Area Median Income In Caroline County
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.
In Caroline County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $84,700
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 Caroline County
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 Caroline County
| 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 Caroline County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,900 | $20,450 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Caroline County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,850 | $34,100 | $38,350 | $42,600 | $46,050 | $49,450 | $52,850 | $56,250 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Caroline County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$47,750 | $54,550 | $61,350 | $68,150 | $73,650 | $79,100 | $84,550 | $90,000 |
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