Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Frederick, MD
There are 60 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Frederick with roughly 2,757 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 30 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $153 to $552 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Frederick
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Frederick
Section 8 apartments in Frederick (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 158 | $452 | — |
| Taney Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 129 | $413 | — |
| Country Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $324 | — |
| Sharpe Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Ox Fibre Brush Factory LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Overlook Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| 520 North Market Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| South Street Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Francis Scott Key Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Winter Place Homes PB Section 8 | 21 | $153 | — |
| Hillcrest Commons LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 20 | $451 | 22 mo |
| Summerplace Group Home PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Washington-allegany Residences I PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Andover Group Home PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Group Home PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Frederick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Washington Carver Public Housing | 109 | $552 | 52 mo |
| Lucas Village Public Housing | 107 | — | — |
| Frederick Revitalization I Public Housing | 43 | $388 | 34 mo |
| Catoctin Manor Public Housing | 23 | $447 | 35 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Frederick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley View Apartments LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Orchard Park at Ballenger Run LIHTC | 210 | — | — |
| The Cascades of Frederick LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Spring Ridge Senior LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Creekside at Tasker's Chance LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Commons of Avalon LIHTC | 114 | — | — |
| Hamilton Station LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Catoctin View Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Frederick Revitalization LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Crestwood Manor-4% LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Crestwood Manor-9% LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Westerleigh Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Weinberg House LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| South Frederick Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Cannon Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Frederick County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Frederick County: studio $1,953, 1-BR $2,015, 2-BR $2,246, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,332.
Full FMR table for Frederick County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Frederick
- 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
- Brunswick, MD
- Emmitsburg, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, 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.