Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chestertown, MD
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chestertown with roughly 598 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $268 to $519 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Chestertown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chestertown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baywoods Village/woods Edge LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Chestertown Landing Phase I LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Chestertown Landing Phase Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Baywoods Village/woods Edge LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Woodsedge Ii PB Section 8 | 48 | $268 | — |
| Brookmeadow Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Chestertown Cove LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Chestertown Cove Aopartments LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Brookmeadow Apartments I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Brookmeadow Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Chestertown Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 30 | $407 | — |
| Calvert Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | $519 | — |
| Woodsedge Iii PB Section 8 | 20 | $462 | — |
| Woodsedgeiii Baywoodvillage Ii LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Lord Calvert Gardens LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chestertown (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsedge Ii PB Section 8 | 48 | $268 | — |
| Brookmeadow Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Brookmeadow Apartments I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Chestertown Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 30 | $407 | — |
| Calvert Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | $519 | — |
| Woodsedge Iii PB Section 8 | 20 | $462 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chestertown
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baywoods Village/woods Edge LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Chestertown Landing Phase I LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Chestertown Landing Phase Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Baywoods Village/woods Edge LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Chestertown Cove LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Chestertown Cove Aopartments LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Brookmeadow Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Woodsedgeiii Baywoodvillage Ii LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Lord Calvert Gardens LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kent County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kent County: studio $1,062, 1-BR $1,137, 2-BR $1,246, 3-BR $1,635, 4-BR $2,090.
Full FMR table for Kent County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chestertown
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Cambridge, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.