Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oakland, MD

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oakland with roughly 340 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

11
assisted properties
340
subsidized units
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Oakland

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oakland

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Overlook North LIHTC 60
Liberty Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 36
Oakwood East LIHTC 32
Parkwood Village East LIHTC 32
Underwood South LIHTC 32
Glades West LIHTC 31
Yough West LIHTC 31
Liberty Square LIHTC 30
Liberty Square Lp LIHTC 29
Chautauqua Park West @ Liberty Hills LIHTC 21
Eleventh Street Mitchell Manor PB Section 8 6

Section 8 apartments in Oakland (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
Liberty Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 36
Eleventh Street Mitchell Manor PB Section 8 6

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Oakland

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Overlook North LIHTC 60
Oakwood East LIHTC 32
Parkwood Village East LIHTC 32
Underwood South LIHTC 32
Glades West LIHTC 31
Yough West LIHTC 31
Liberty Square LIHTC 30
Liberty Square Lp LIHTC 29
Chautauqua Park West @ Liberty Hills LIHTC 21

Voucher rent limits: Garrett County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Garrett County: studio $848, 1-BR $864, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,353, 4-BR $1,441.

Full FMR table for Garrett County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Oakland

  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.