Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Westminster, MD
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Westminster with roughly 922 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $486 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Westminster
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Westminster
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Ridge Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $481 | — |
| Locust House LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Westminster Overlook Aka Locust Ho PB Section 8 | 98 | $423 | — |
| Tremont Place I-ii-iii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Ridge Residences PB Section 8 | 79 | $486 | — |
| Westminster Bond Senior I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Westminster Bond Senior Ii LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Bishop's Garth Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $356 | — |
| Tremont Place Apts Phase 1 LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Apts Phase I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Westminster Way - West Main LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Myers Building Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Westminster Way - Union Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Phase Iii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Westminster Way Ii §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Westminster (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Ridge Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $481 | — |
| Westminster Overlook Aka Locust Ho PB Section 8 | 98 | $423 | — |
| Ridge Residences PB Section 8 | 79 | $486 | — |
| Westminster Bond Senior I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Bishop's Garth Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $356 | — |
| Westminster Way - Union Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Westminster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust House LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Tremont Place I-ii-iii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Westminster Bond Senior Ii LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Apts Phase 1 LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Apts Phase I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Westminster Way - West Main LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Myers Building Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Tremont Place Phase Iii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Carroll County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Carroll County: studio $1,362, 1-BR $1,511, 2-BR $1,857, 3-BR $2,358, 4-BR $2,611.
Full FMR table for Carroll County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Westminster
- 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
- Sykesville, 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.