Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pocomoke City, MD
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pocomoke City with roughly 399 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $396 to $413 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Pocomoke City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pocomoke City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Newtowne Apartments PB Section 8 | 58 | $397 | — |
| Pocomoke Landing Aka Sunshine Villa PB Section 8 | 52 | $406 | — |
| Sunshine Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Pocomoke Villas LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Windy Gardens LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Clarke Manor Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Hartley Hall Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 20 | $396 | — |
| Lynn Haven Acres PB Section 8 | 16 | $413 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pocomoke City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Newtowne Apartments PB Section 8 | 58 | $397 | — |
| Pocomoke Landing Aka Sunshine Villa PB Section 8 | 52 | $406 | — |
| Sunshine Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Hartley Hall Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 20 | $396 | — |
| Lynn Haven Acres PB Section 8 | 16 | $413 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pocomoke City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocomoke Villas LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Windy Gardens LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Clarke Manor Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Worcester County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Worcester County: studio $1,027, 1-BR $1,035, 2-BR $1,194, 3-BR $1,661, 4-BR $1,919.
Full FMR table for Worcester County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pocomoke City
- 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
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Cambridge, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.