Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Saint Michaels, MD

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Saint Michaels with roughly 79 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $397 to $428 per month.

4
assisted properties
79
subsidized units
$413
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Saint Michaels

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Saint Michaels

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Frederick Douglas Elderly Housin PB Section 8 21$401
Greensboro Elderly Housing PB Section 8 21$397
Cecilton Elderly Housing PB Section 8 20$428
Sudlersville Elderly Housing PB Section 8 17$417

Section 8 apartments in Saint Michaels (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
Frederick Douglas Elderly Housin PB Section 8 21$401
Greensboro Elderly Housing PB Section 8 21$397
Cecilton Elderly Housing PB Section 8 20$428
Sudlersville Elderly Housing PB Section 8 17$417

Voucher rent limits: Talbot County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Talbot County: studio $1,201, 1-BR $1,282, 2-BR $1,409, 3-BR $1,960, 4-BR $2,364.

Full FMR table for Talbot County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Saint Michaels

  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.