Clear Spring, MD Low Income Housing

Clear Spring, MD Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Clear Spring, MD

How do I qualify for low income housing in Clear Spring, MD?
To qualify for low income housing in Maryland, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Clear Spring, MD

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Clear Spring, MD, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Clear Spring, MD. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Clear Spring, Maryland - Washington County

Studio Apartments $818
One Bedroom Apartments $1,060
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,506
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,678

List of Low Income Housing in or near Clear Spring, MD

Halfway Manor Apartments - Hagerstown

11201 Scarlet Oak Drive
Hagerstown, MD - 21740
301-582-4490
Halfway Manor Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Halfway Manor Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 8.15 miles from Clear Spring

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Washingtonian Apartments - Hagerstown

429 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD - 21740
301-293-6952
Washingtonian Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Washingtonian Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 9.59 miles from Clear Spring

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Washington County Community Action Council - Hagerstown

101 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown, MD - 21740
301-797-4161-124
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 9.84 miles from Clear Spring


Alexander House - Senior Apartments - Hagerstown

7 E Washington St
Hagerstown, MD - 21740
(301) 791-2332
Alexander House is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Alexander House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Apartment Features Air Conditioning Water & Trash Utilities Included Studio & One Bedroom Apartments Senior Living Community**Restrictions may apply.Community Amenities On-Site Laundry Facility Controlled Building Access Professional On-site Management Elevators Smoke-free Building Easy Access to Shopping, Dining & Public Transportation NEW & FREE! Offering Updater Web Service to Help With Your Moving Process Office HoursMonday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pmSaturday - Sunday: Closed...see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 10.05 miles from Clear Spring

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Housing Authority of the City of Hagerstown - Hagerstown

35 W. Baltimore Street
Hagerstown, MD - 21740
(301)733-6911
Housing Authority of the City of Hagerstown provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 10.05 miles from Clear Spring


Hagerstown Neighborhood Development Partnership, - Hagerstown

21 East Franklin Street
Hagerstown, MD - 21740
301-797-0900
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 10.11 miles from Clear Spring


Elizabeth Court - Hagerstown

55 E Washington St
Hagerstown, MD - 21740
(301) 791-7599
Elizabeth Court is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Elizabeth Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 10.15 miles from Clear Spring

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Washington Gardens - Affordable Housing - Hagerstown

1000 Security Rd
Hagerstown, MD - 21742
(301) 791-7320
Washington Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Washington Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Community Amenities: 24-Hour Maintenance Service Central Laundry Facilities Community Room available for functions Private Parking Basketball Court Play Area Apartment Amenities: Central Air Conditioning Disposal ...see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 11.22 miles from Clear Spring

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oak Tree Village - Martinsburg

318 Garden Drive
Martinsburg, WV -
304 -263- 8854
Oak Tree Village is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Oak Tree Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 12.14 miles from Clear Spring

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Stonecroft Apartments - Hagerstown

11400 Stonecroft Ct
Hagerstown, MD - 21742
(301) 791-0776
Stonecroft Apartments offers low income one bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 13.23 miles from Clear Spring

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Clear Spring, MD

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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