Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Federalsburg, MD
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Federalsburg with roughly 300 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $376 to $554 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Federalsburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Federalsburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalsburg Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Federalsburg Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $376 | — |
| Laurel Grove Acres PB Section 8 | 37 | $554 | — |
| University Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Federal Manor Iii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Tanyard Branch LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Manor Ii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Federalsburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalsburg Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Federalsburg Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $376 | — |
| Laurel Grove Acres PB Section 8 | 37 | $554 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Federalsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Federal Manor Iii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Tanyard Branch LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Manor Ii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Caroline County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Caroline County: studio $995, 1-BR $1,001, 2-BR $1,314, 3-BR $1,642, 4-BR $2,184.
Full FMR table for Caroline County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Federalsburg
- 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
- Denton, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.