How many low income apartments are in Crisfield, MD?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Crisfield with approximately 307 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Crisfield?

Tenant-paid rents in Crisfield's assisted buildings typically range from about $381 to $450 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Crisfield?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Crisfield?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Somerset County: about $907/mo for one-bedroom and $1,167/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Crisfield, MD

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Crisfield with roughly 307 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $381 to $450 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

307

subsidized units

$416

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Crisfield

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Crisfield

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Somers Cove Apts Public Housing	130	$441	14 mo
Somers Cove Apts Public Housing	99	$381	9 mo
Somers Cove Apts Public Housing	50	$450	8 mo
Somerset Village LIHTC	28	—	—

Public housing developments in Crisfield

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Somers Cove Apts Public Housing	130	$441	14 mo
Somers Cove Apts Public Housing	99	$381	9 mo
Somers Cove Apts Public Housing	50	$450	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Crisfield

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
Somerset Village LIHTC	28	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Somerset County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Somerset County: studio $901, 1-BR $907, 2-BR $1,167, 3-BR $1,586, 4-BR $1,667.

Full FMR table for Somerset County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Crisfield

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.