Queen City Towers Public Housing Cumberland, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Queen City Towers is a Public Housing community in Cumberland, MD with 95 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $310/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
95
total units
99%
occupancy
$310
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 Paca St Apt 511, Cumberland, MD 21502 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,141/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,782/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Queen City Towers
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 235 Paca St Apt 511, 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 (~$310/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cumberland
- Jane Frazier Village Public Housing
- Mountain View Tower Aka Booth Tower PB Section 8
- William Booth Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Old Towne Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cumberland Manor PB Section 8
- Jfk Apartments PB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Avenue Apts LIHTC | Cumberland | 0.8 km |
| Klot's Mill Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cumberland | 1.4 km |
| Banneker Gardens Public Housing | Cumberland | 1.4 km |
| Allegany Junctions LIHTC | Cumberland | 2 km |
| Gateway Town Homes LIHTC | Cumberland | 2.8 km |
| Washington-allegany Residences Ii PB Section 8 | Cumberland | 2.8 km |
| Frederick Street Unit Public Housing | Cumberland | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cumberland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Queen City Towers 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 Queen City Towers?
Residents report average rents near $310/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 Queen City Towers?
Contact the management office at 235 Paca St Apt 511 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.