Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Salisbury, MD
There are 38 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Salisbury with roughly 2,498 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 27 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $449 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Salisbury
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Salisbury
Section 8 apartments in Salisbury (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hill Townhouses PB Section 8 | 160 | $449 | — |
| Pine Bluff Village PB Section 8 | 150 | $401 | — |
| Pemberton Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | $330 | — |
| Schumaker Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Booth Street Apartments Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Village at Mitchell Pond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $440 | — |
| Lodges at Naylor Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| West Road Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $363 | — |
| Cottages at River House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Booth Street PB Section 8 | 50 | $321 | — |
| Merritt Mill Townhomes PB Section 8 | 50 | $293 | — |
| Lakeview Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $370 | — |
| Gateway Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Deaf Independent Residence Ii PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Deaf Independent Residence I PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Salisbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booth Street Public Housing | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Salisbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes at Foxfield LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Salisbury Commons LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Schumaker Place LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Westbrook Apt Homes LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Westbrook Commons LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Willows at Salisbury Salisbury Commons LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Rivers Edge Apts [aka] Studio for the Arts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Victoria Park at Sassafras LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Homes at Gateway Aka Gateway Village Iii LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| The Square at Merritt Mill Townhomes LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Leonard Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Homes on Johnsons Pond LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Gateway Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Eastgate Village LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Gateway Village Phase I LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wicomico County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wicomico County: studio $1,054, 1-BR $1,061, 2-BR $1,378, 3-BR $1,818, 4-BR $1,825.
Full FMR table for Wicomico County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Salisbury
- 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
- 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.