Bethel Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Hagerstown, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bethel Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hagerstown, MD with 89 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $258/month on average.
89
total units
93%
occupancy
$258
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 Murph Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,781/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,569/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at Bethel Gardens
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 81 Murph Ave, Hagerstown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$258/mo average here).
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- Stonecroft PB Section 8
- Halfway Manor LIHTC
- Valley Meadows Townhomes / Halfway PB Section 8
- Washington Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Washington Gardens PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Crossing Iii LIHTC | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| Washingtonian Apts PB Section 8 | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| Alexander House PB Section 8 | Hagerstown | 1.1 km |
| C. W. Brooks Public Housing | Hagerstown | 1.1 km |
| Cwilliams Brooks LIHTC | Hagerstown | 1.1 km |
| East Franklin Street Apts LIHTC | Hagerstown | 1.1 km |
| North Potomac Street LIHTC | Hagerstown | 1.1 km |
| Gateway Crossing Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hagerstown | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bethel Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Bethel Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $258/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bethel Gardens?
Contact the management office at 81 Murph Ave in Hagerstown. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.