Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waldorf, MD
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waldorf with roughly 1,087 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $445 to $728 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Waldorf
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waldorf
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Apts PB Section 8 | 204 | $445 | — |
| Huntington East Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Headen House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | $504 | — |
| Adams Crossing Ii LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Lakeview at Victoria Park LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Walldorf Astor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Waldorf Jaycees LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Adams Crossing Apts. Phase 3 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Smallwood Gardens PB Section 8 | 41 | $728 | — |
| Wakefield Terrace PB Section 8 | 40 | $641 | — |
| Hope Gagnon Housing, Inc. /melwood PB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Vesta Charles §811 | 9 | — | — |
| H.o.p.e. Mudd Housing, Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waldorf (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Apts PB Section 8 | 204 | $445 | — |
| Huntington East Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Headen House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | $504 | — |
| Walldorf Astor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Smallwood Gardens PB Section 8 | 41 | $728 | — |
| Wakefield Terrace PB Section 8 | 40 | $641 | — |
| Hope Gagnon Housing, Inc. /melwood PB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waldorf
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Crossing Ii LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Lakeview at Victoria Park LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Waldorf Jaycees LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Adams Crossing Apts. Phase 3 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Charles County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Charles County: studio $1,953, 1-BR $2,015, 2-BR $2,246, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,332.
Full FMR table for Charles County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waldorf
- 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
- La Plata, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.