Hillcrest Commons LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Frederick, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillcrest Commons is a Public Housing community in Frederick, MD with 20 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $451/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
20
total units
100%
occupancy
$451
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1155 Orchard Ter, Frederick, MD 21703 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,970/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,356/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Hillcrest Commons
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 1155 Orchard Ter, Frederick; 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 (~$451/mo average here).
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- Taney Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Creekside at Tasker's Chance LIHTC
- Commons of Avalon LIHTC
- Geo Washington Carver Public Housing
- Country Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walden Place, Inc. §811 | Frederick | 0.8 km |
| Overlook Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Frederick | 1.1 km |
| Floyd Kress Homes, Inc. §811 | Frederick | 1.1 km |
| Sergent's Way §811 | Frederick | 1.4 km |
| Woolard Homes, Inc. §811 | Frederick | 2 km |
| Collins Way Inc. §811 | Frederick | 2 km |
| Westerleigh Apts LIHTC | Frederick | 2.8 km |
| Potomac River §811 | Frederick | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Frederick
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillcrest Commons have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Hillcrest Commons?
Residents report average rents near $451/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 Hillcrest Commons?
Contact the management office at 1155 Orchard Ter in Frederick. 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.