Walnut Towers Public Housing Hagerstown, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Walnut Towers is a Public Housing community in Hagerstown, MD with 150 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $348/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
150
total units
99%
occupancy
$348
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 S Walnut St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,287/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,503/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Walnut 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 12 S Walnut St, Hagerstown; 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 (~$348/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hagerstown
- Potomac Towers Public Housing
- Frederick Manor Public Housing
- Noland Village Public Housing
- Elizabeth Court PB Section 8
- Stonecroft PB Section 8
- Halfway Manor LIHTC
- Valley Meadows Townhomes / Halfway PB Section 8
- Washington Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Washington Gardens PB Section 8
- Alexander House PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Crossing I LIHTC | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| C. W. Brooks Public Housing | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| Cwilliams Brooks LIHTC | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| Gateway Crossing Ii LIHTC | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 2 Public Housing | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| East Franklin Street Apts LIHTC | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| North Potomac Street LIHTC | Hagerstown | 0.8 km |
| Mccleary Hill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hagerstown | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hagerstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Walnut 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 Walnut Towers?
Residents report average rents near $348/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 Walnut Towers?
Contact the management office at 12 S Walnut St in Hagerstown. 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.