Washington Gardens PB Section 8 Hagerstown, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hagerstown, MD with 100 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $293/month on average.
100
total units
87%
occupancy
$293
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Security Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,357/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,373/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Washington Gardens
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 1000 Security Rd, 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 (~$293/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hagerstown
- Potomac Towers Public Housing
- Frederick Manor Public Housing
- Walnut Towers 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
- Alexander House PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hagerstown | 1.7 km |
| West Bethel Street Apts LIHTC | Hagerstown | 1.7 km |
| C. W. Brooks Public Housing | Hagerstown | 2 km |
| Cwilliams Brooks LIHTC | Hagerstown | 2 km |
| East Franklin Street Apts LIHTC | Hagerstown | 2 km |
| North Potomac Street LIHTC | Hagerstown | 2 km |
| Gateway Crossing Iii LIHTC | Hagerstown | 2.5 km |
| Washingtonian Apts PB Section 8 | Hagerstown | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Gardens 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 Washington Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $293/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 Washington Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1000 Security Rd 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.