Mountain View Tower Aka Booth Tower PB Section 8 Cumberland, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mountain View Tower Aka Booth Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cumberland, MD with 114 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $332/month on average.
114
total units
96%
occupancy
$332
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 Somerville Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,225/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,730/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mountain View Tower Aka Booth Tower
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 220 Somerville Ave, 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 (~$332/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cumberland
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- Queen City Towers Public Housing
- River Bend Court LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Cascades LIHTC
- Cumberland Arms LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cumberland Meadows LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Klot's Mill Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cumberland | 1.4 km |
| Baltimore Avenue Apts LIHTC | Cumberland | 2.4 km |
| Magnolia Greene LIHTC | Lavale | 2.8 km |
| Allegany Junctions LIHTC | Cumberland | 3.3 km |
| Banneker Gardens Public Housing | Cumberland | 3.4 km |
| Washington-allegany Residences Ii PB Section 8 | Cumberland | 4.4 km |
| Frederick Street Unit Public Housing | Cumberland | 4.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mountain View Tower Aka Booth Tower 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 Mountain View Tower Aka Booth Tower?
Residents report average rents near $332/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 Mountain View Tower Aka Booth Tower?
Contact the management office at 220 Somerville Ave 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.