Jfk Apartments PB Section 8 Cumberland, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jfk Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cumberland, MD with 100 units reporting 64% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $274/month on average.
100
total units
64%
occupancy
$274
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 N Mechanic St, Cumberland, MD 21502 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,899/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,398/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 42% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Jfk Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 135 N Mechanic St, Cumberland; 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 (~$274/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Greene LIHTC | Lavale | 0.8 km |
| Klot's Mill Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cumberland | 1.1 km |
| Banneker Gardens Public Housing | Cumberland | 1.1 km |
| Allegany Junctions LIHTC | Cumberland | 1.4 km |
| Gateway Town Homes LIHTC | Cumberland | 2.4 km |
| Washington-allegany Residences Ii PB Section 8 | Cumberland | 2.4 km |
| Frederick Street Unit Public Housing | Cumberland | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jfk Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Jfk Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $274/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 Jfk Apartments?
Contact the management office at 135 N Mechanic St in Cumberland. 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.