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Need to know about low income housing in Baltimore county?

I am in need of low income housing in Baltimore County for myself and 2 grandchildren. I have to move back to Md. from NC asap. I can't afford regular housing because of a fixed income.

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1. In Maryland, as in many other states, lower-income families, people with disabilities and the elderly can apply for low-income housing with controllable rents lower than most. Maryland's Section 8 comes with a choice of public housing and housing choice vouchers, which can both assist those making anywhere from 50 to 80 percent of the median income in their area. Controlled by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), local housing agencies have been helping low-income families for years to obtain and keep housing. Step1 - Check your eligibility. To apply, you must be a person with a disability, at an age considered to be elderly or be a low-income family. You must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant and have an annual gross income that's in line with HUD's limits. Check the limits before you apply, since they can change each year. Step2 - Contact your local Housing Authority to apply for public housing in your area. There are over 30 of these offices in Maryland, so there should be one close to you. The housing agency can tell you whether you should apply for a public housing or a housing choice voucher and which one you'll better qualify for. Step 3 - Bring all necessary information with you to the housing authority, especially if you're applying for public housing. The representative will need all the names and info of the people living with you, your current living info, contact info for your landlords, your anticipated income and verification of that income. Step 4 - Fill out the application for housing and wait to hear back. If you go to the Housing Authority office, a representative may fill out the application for you. With the high demand, you'll probably be placed on a waiting list if you qualify. Make sure you're able to stay at your current housing because it may be a while. Step 5 - Choose your housing through vouchers or public housing choices, and sign the lease once you've been approved. This may require a security deposit for either type. Once everything has been settled to the liking of the housing authority, you'll be able to move in. I've included a link at the bottom for where you can go to find a HUD office near you. Good luck!