3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Essex, MD
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for 3 bedroom units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 6 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Maryland HOME Act (HB 231, effective October 2020) prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income statewide. Enforcement via the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR). Applies to all landlords regardless of unit count.
3 bedroom HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | ZIP | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Essex | 21221 | $2,130 |
| Eastern Avenue Corridor | 21221 | $2,130 |
| North Essex | 21221 | $2,130 |
| South Essex | 21221 | $2,130 |
| Middle River Adjacent | 21221 | $2,130 |
| Back River Neck | 21221 | $2,130 |
Public Housing Authorities
Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development
HUD PHA code MD033 · 6,716 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Baltimore County Department of Housing HCV waitlist: call (410) 887-2766. Covers Baltimore County suburbs including Dundalk, Essex, Towson, Catonsville.
- Address
- 6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD
- Phone
- (410) 887-2766
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