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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Frederick, MD

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Frederick County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Frederick, MD.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Frederick County, MD$154,700Very Low Income (50%)$54,150$61,900$69,650$77,350$83,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$32,500$37,150$41,800$46,400$50,150
Low Income (80%) $68,500$78,250$88,050$97,800$105,650

Frederick County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Frederick County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Frederick County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick

209 Madison Street
Frederick, MD - 21701
Frederick County
Website: http://www.hacfrederick.org/
Phone Number: (301)662-8173

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Frederick, MD

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Frederick, MD. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Frederick, MD Frederick County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1772Estimated $531.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1803Estimated $540.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2045Estimated $613.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2544Estimated $763.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Frederick, MD

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Hartley Hall Senior Housing

179 W All Saints St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1987
Senior Apartments: YES

Cannon Street

11 W All Saints St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
Years In Service Since: 1988

South Frederick Apartments

240 W S St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
Years In Service Since: 1988

Frederick Properties

207 Phebus Ave
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

Gut N Go

306 W S St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

Westerleigh Apartments

412 W S St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
Years In Service Since: 1990

Country Hill Apartments

1000 Heather Ridge Dr
Frederick, MD - 21702
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 1995

Weinberg House

Broadway St
Frederick, MD - 21709
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 1995

Francis Scott Key Apartments

31 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Spring Ridge Senior

6351 Spring Ridge Pkwy
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 113
2 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2002
Senior Apartments: YES

Hillcrest Commons

1155 Orchard Ter
Frederick, MD - 21703
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Frederick Revitalization

16 W Seventh St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Taney Village

1421 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD - 21702
Total Apartment Units: 130
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 130
1 Bedroom apartments 130
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Windsor Gardens

1101 Key Parkway
Frederick, MD - 21702
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Commons Of Avalon (the)

Hampshire Drive
Frederick, MD - 21702
Total Apartment Units: 114
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 114
3 Bedroom apartments 103
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Sinclair Way

350 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 71
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 71
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 31
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Waverley View Apartments

400 Harlan Way
Frederick, MD - 21702
Total Apartment Units: 240
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 240
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 144
3 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Orchard Park At Ballenger Run

Ballenger Creek Pike At Wild
Frederick, MD - 21701
Total Apartment Units: 210
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 210
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Frederick, MD

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Frederick County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Orchard Park At Ballenger Run

5234 Black Locust Drive
Frederick, MD - 21703
Phone: 301-662-8510
Total Apartment Units: 199
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Sinclair Way

350 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 240-221-1465
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Sourlis Homes

205 Jefferson Street
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: (301) 662-0099
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Betty Jane Malone Homes

8107 Cambridge Drive
Frederick, MD - 21704
Phone: 301-662-0099 Ext. 1632
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Beam Homes

613 Mary Street
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-662-0099 x1234
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Maher Homes

204 Ashfield Ct
Frederick, MD - 21702
Phone: 301-662-0099
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Woolard Homes

318 Thomas Avenue
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-662-0099
Total Apartment Units: 19
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Hinze Homes

236 Carroll Parkway
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: (301) 662-0099
Total Apartment Units: 10
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Floyd-kress Homes

199 Greenway Drive
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-662-0099
Total Apartment Units: 11
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Collins Way

208 Thomas Place
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301 663-8811
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wyngate Group Home

246 Wyngate Dr
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-663-8811
Total Apartment Units: 3
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Windsor Gardens

1101 Key Pkwy
Frederick, MD - 21702
Phone: 301-694-0467
Total Apartment Units: 59
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Washington-allegany Residence I

620b Research Dr
Frederick, MD - 21703
Phone: 304-738-9272
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Walden Place

164 Key Parkway
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-694-0070
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Winter Place Homes

540 Logan St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-694-0070
Total Apartment Units: 22
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Taney Village Apartments

1421 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD - 21702
Phone: 404-487-5331
Total Apartment Units: 129
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Summerplace Group Home

430 S Market St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-663-811-
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Spring Place Homes

114 E Fifth St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-694-0070
Total Apartment Units: 13
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Potomac River Homes

255 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-694-0070
Total Apartment Units: 22
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Pinoak Group Home

424 Pinoak Pl
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 1-301-663-8811
Total Apartment Units: 3
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Oldetowne Homes

7 W Third Street
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: (301) 662-0099 x 1632
Total Apartment Units: 10
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Meadow Grove Group Home

1807 Meadow Grove Ln
Frederick, MD - 21702
Phone: 301-663-8811
Total Apartment Units: 3
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Hillcrest Group Home

590 Hillcrest Dr
Frederick, MD - 21703
Phone: 301-694-8810
Total Apartment Units: 3
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Georgetowne Apartments

100 E Third St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-694-0070
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Frederick Rehab

102-104 S Market St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-600-1443
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Country Hill Apartments

1000 A Heather Ridge Dr
Frederick, MD - 21702
Phone: 301 694-0355
Total Apartment Units: 276
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Autumn Place

205 E Eighth St
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-662-0099
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Andover Group Home

110 Andover Ct
Frederick, MD - 21701
Phone: 301-663-8811
Total Apartment Units: 3
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MD?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.