Cecil County, MD
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,397/mo | $1,257 – $1,537/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,520/mo | $1,368 – $1,672/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,810/mo | $1,629 – $1,991/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,170/mo | $1,953 – $2,387/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,423/mo | $2,181 – $2,665/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cecil County, MD (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cecil County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Cecil County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Cecil County Housing Agency
200 Chesapeake Blvd Ste 1800, Elkton, MD, 21921 · 4109965245
- Elkton Housing Authority
150 E Main St, Elkton, MD, 21921 · 4103985018
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cecil County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $42,950 |
| 2 people | $49,100 |
| 3 people | $55,250 |
| 4 people | $61,350 |
| 5 people | $66,300 |
| 6 people | $71,200 |
| 7 people | $76,100 |
| 8 people | $81,000 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Cecil County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
WILLOWS AT RUDY PARK
100 - 315 RUDY PARK, ELKTON, MD, 2192161 income-restricted units of 68 total19 1BR, 20 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052WILLOWS AT WINDSOR VILLAGE AND BIRCHWOOD
300-352 FRIENDSHIP ROAD AND, ELKTON, MD, 21921100 income-restricted units30 studio, 24 1BR, 20 2BR, 18 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051SPRINGFORD GARDENS APTS. (FKA) ELKTON MANOR AND SCHOOL HOUSE APTS.
1 WHITEHALL CIRCLE, PORT DEPOSIT, MD, 2190469 income-restricted units10 1BR, 37 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050ELK RIVER MANOR
301ELK RIVER MANOR DRIVE, NORTH EAST, MD, 2190155 income-restricted units28 1BR, 27 2BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048HELP PERRY POINT VILLAGE
PERRY POINT VA HOSPITAL, PERRYVILLE, MD, 2190275 income-restricted units66 1BR, 8 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048PARKLANDS AT CECILTON (THE)
203 W MAIN ST, CECILTON, MD, 2191362 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045RIVERWOODS AT NORTHEAST
125 RAILROAD RD, NORTH EAST, MD, 2190176 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045NORTH EAST APTS LLC [AKA] NORTH EAST CROSSING
RAZOR STRAP, NORTH EAST, MD72 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044RICHMOND HILL MANOR SENIOR
100 CARTER CT, PERRYVILLE, MD, 2190340 income-restricted units40 1BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043THE VILLAGES AT BELLE HILL
200 CLEAR BLOSSOM DR, ELKTON, MD, 2192184 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043NEW EAST CROSSING
RAZOR STRAP RD, NORTH EAST, MD72 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043HOMES AT ELKTON/GARDENS@CHESAPEAKE
410 BRIDGEWELL PKWY, ELKTON, MD98 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042ELKTON SENIOR HOUSING
141 E HIGH ST, ELKTON, MD, 2192160 income-restricted units54 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041CONCORD APTS
100 CONCORD DR, PERRYVILLE, MD, 21903118 income-restricted units90 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 2011Compliance through ~2041NORTH CREEK RUN
100 STONEY RUN CREEK RD, NORTH EAST, MD, 2190153 income-restricted units8 1BR, 29 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041CEDAR HILL APTS
11 CEDAR HILL CIR, NORTH EAST, MD, 2190176 income-restricted units of 77 total8 2BR, 68 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039STONY RUN APTS
200 STONY RUN CIR, NORTH EAST, MD, 2190172 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038MAPLE HEIGHTS APTS
101 W MAPLE HEIGHTS CT, RISING SUN, MD, 2191177 income-restricted units of 78 totalBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036FAIRGREEN SENIOR COMMUNITY
100 GREENWAY, PERRYVILLE, MD, 2190392 income-restricted units74 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035VICTORIA PARK AT NORTH EAST
520 S MAIN ST, NORTH EAST, MD, 2190150 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2004Compliance through ~2034GLEN CREEK APTS
19 GLEN CREEK CIR, ELKTON, MD, 21921159 income-restricted units of 160 total16 1BR, 108 2BR, 35 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033VILLAS AT WHITEHALL
100 SKIPJACK CT, ELKTON, MD, 2192170 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033FAIRVIEW SENIOR APTS
100 MCNAMEE LN, RISING SUN, MD, 2191175 income-restricted units67 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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