Housing Authority of Allegany County Public Housing Westernport, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Housing Authority of Allegany County is a Public Housing community in Westernport, MD with 69 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $384/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
69
total units
99%
occupancy
$384
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 25801 Shady Ln SW, Westernport, MD 21562 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,162/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,918/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Housing Authority of Allegany County
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 25801 Shady Ln SW, Westernport; 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 (~$384/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Westernport
- Hammond Heights Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac Village Public Housing | Piedmont | 2.2 km |
| Potomac Village Public Housing | Piedmont | 2.2 km |
| Harley O. Staggers Homes Public Housing | Keyser | 8.4 km |
| Wvco - Keyser LIHTC | Keyser | 8.8 km |
| Keyserhouse PB Section 8 | Keyser | 8.9 km |
| Potomac Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Keyser | 9.3 km |
| Lana Lu Apts LIHTC | Lonaconing | 9.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Westernport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Housing Authority of Allegany County have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Housing Authority of Allegany County?
Residents report average rents near $384/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 Housing Authority of Allegany County?
Contact the management office at 25801 Shady Ln SW in Westernport. 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.