Section 8 apartments in Downtown Annapolis, Annapolis
Downtown Annapolis is in the Central area, primarily within ZIP code 21401. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 21401
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,740 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in Downtown Annapolis: 21401
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Governing PHA
Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC)
HUD PHA code MD018 · 2,824 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Anne Arundel County Housing Services HCV waitlist: call (410) 222-6200. Serves Glen Burnie and Annapolis (though HACA runs a separate program in the Annapolis city limits).
- Address
- 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD
- Phone
- (410) 222-6200
- Website
- https://www.hcaac.com
Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA)
HUD PHA code MD001 · 770 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) HCV waitlist: call (410) 267-8000. City fallback: annapolis.gov.
- Address
- 1217 Madison Street, Annapolis, MD
- Phone
- (410) 267-8000
- Website
- https://www.hacamd.org
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