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.
Map of subsidized housing in Oakland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oakland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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
- 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
- Grantsville, MD
- Mc Henry, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.