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Hagerstown Housing Authority

Name: Hagerstown Housing Authority
Address: 35 W Baltimore St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US
Telephone: 3017336911

35 W Baltimore St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740

Information verified November 4, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Hagerstown Housing Authority operates 1,989 units of public housing in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving Washington County residents. The property currently maintains closed waitlists for both its public housing and Section 8 programs. Interested applicants can contact the housing authority directly for information about future availability and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

Applications are processed and placed on the wait list based on the application date. Preferences include Reasonable Accommodation, Residency Preference, Elderly/Disabled Head or Co-head or Displaced Single, and Working Preference. Applicants can be removed from the wait list for various reasons, including failure to respond to requests for information or failure to appear for appointments.

Last verified October 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened October 19, 2022

Apply: Multiple

Local preference is granted to those living or working in Washington County, elderly or disabled individuals, and currently employed applicants.

Last verified July 28, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 4, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1989

Fair Market Rent - Washington County, MD

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$830
1 Bedroom	$932
2 Bedroom	$1,225
3 Bedroom	$1,713
4 Bedroom	$1,889

Income Limits - Washington County, MD

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,250
Very Low (50%): $27,050
Low (80%): $43,250

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,550
Very Low (50%): $30,900
Low (80%): $49,400

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $34,750
Low (80%): $55,600

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $38,600
Low (80%): $61,750

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $41,700
Low (80%): $66,700

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $44,800
Low (80%): $71,650

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $47,900
Low (80%): $76,600

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $51,000
Low (80%): $81,550

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,250	$27,050	$43,250
2 Persons	$18,550	$30,900	$49,400
3 Persons	$21,960	$34,750	$55,600
4 Persons	$26,500	$38,600	$61,750
5 Persons	$31,040	$41,700	$66,700
6 Persons	$35,580	$44,800	$71,650
7 Persons	$40,120	$47,900	$76,600
8 Persons	$44,660	$51,000	$81,550

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Hagerstown, MD?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Washington County, MD is: $830 (Studio), $932 (1BR), $1225 (2BR), $1713 (3BR), $1889 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Hagerstown Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Hagerstown Housing Authority have?+

Hagerstown Housing Authority has a total of 1989 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Washington County, MD?+

For a 4-person household in Washington County, MD, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $38,600, Low Income (80% AMI): $61,750. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Hagerstown Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Hagerstown Housing Authority?+

Hagerstown Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3017336911, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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