Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hagerstown, MD
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hagerstown with roughly 2,565 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 9 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $204 to $540 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hagerstown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hagerstown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Towers Public Housing | 326 | $384 | 18 mo |
| Frederick Manor Public Housing | 244 | $461 | 30 mo |
| Walnut Towers Public Housing | 150 | $348 | 13 mo |
| Noland Village Public Housing | 116 | $447 | — |
| Elizabeth Court PB Section 8 | 110 | $383 | — |
| Stonecroft PB Section 8 | 107 | $432 | — |
| Halfway Manor LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Valley Meadows Townhomes / Halfway PB Section 8 | 100 | $375 | — |
| Washington Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Washington Gardens PB Section 8 | 100 | $293 | — |
| Alexander House PB Section 8 | 95 | $332 | — |
| Bethel Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $258 | — |
| Gateway Crossing Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Gateway Crossing I LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Mccleary Hill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Gateway Crossing Iii LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Mccleary Hill Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Hagerstown/robinwood Senior I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| C. W. Brooks Public Housing | 60 | $416 | 33 mo |
| Cwilliams Brooks LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Hopewell Station LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Hagerstown/robinwood Senior Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 4 Public Housing | 45 | $532 | 58 mo |
| Gateway Crossing Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 1 Public Housing | 42 | $523 | 33 mo |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 3 Public Housing | 40 | $502 | — |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 2 Public Housing | 23 | $540 | 35 mo |
| Kirkland Homes, Inc. §811 | 12 | $204 | — |
| West Bethel Street Apts LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| East Franklin Street Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Washingtonian Apts PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| North Potomac Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hagerstown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Court PB Section 8 | 110 | $383 | — |
| Stonecroft PB Section 8 | 107 | $432 | — |
| Valley Meadows Townhomes / Halfway PB Section 8 | 100 | $375 | — |
| Washington Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Washington Gardens PB Section 8 | 100 | $293 | — |
| Alexander House PB Section 8 | 95 | $332 | — |
| Bethel Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $258 | — |
| Gateway Crossing Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Mccleary Hill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Mccleary Hill Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Washingtonian Apts PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Hagerstown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Towers Public Housing | 326 | $384 | 18 mo |
| Frederick Manor Public Housing | 244 | $461 | 30 mo |
| Walnut Towers Public Housing | 150 | $348 | 13 mo |
| Noland Village Public Housing | 116 | $447 | — |
| C. W. Brooks Public Housing | 60 | $416 | 33 mo |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 4 Public Housing | 45 | $532 | 58 mo |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 1 Public Housing | 42 | $523 | 33 mo |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 3 Public Housing | 40 | $502 | — |
| Gateway Crossing - Phase 2 Public Housing | 23 | $540 | 35 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hagerstown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Manor LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Gateway Crossing I LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Gateway Crossing Iii LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Hagerstown/robinwood Senior I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Cwilliams Brooks LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Hopewell Station LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Hagerstown/robinwood Senior Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Gateway Crossing Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| West Bethel Street Apts LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| East Franklin Street Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| North Potomac Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $869, 1-BR $961, 2-BR $1,261, 3-BR $1,700, 4-BR $1,901.
Full FMR table for Washington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hagerstown
- 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
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Cambridge, MD
- Suitland, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.