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.

7
assisted properties
300
subsidized units
$465
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Federalsburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Federalsburg

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.