Hancock, MD Low Income Housing

Hancock, MD Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Hancock, MD

How do I qualify for low income housing in Hancock, 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 Hancock, MD

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Hancock, 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 Hancock, 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 Hancock, 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 Hancock, MD

Harrison Avenue Apartment - Berkeley Springs

301 Hovermale St
Berkeley Springs, WV - 25411
240-683-0300
Harrison Avenue Apartment is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Harrison Avenue Apartment for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 4.72 miles from Hancock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Longmore House - Clements

Route 2
Clements, MD - 20624
410-535-2413
Longmore House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Longmore House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 10.44 miles from Hancock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Paw Paw Townhouses - Paw Paw

Winchester St
Paw Paw, WV - 25434
304-274-1680
Paw Paw Townhouses is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Paw Paw Townhouses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 18.79 miles from Hancock

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: 18.88 miles from Hancock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mountain View Home - Mc Connellsburg

375 Lions Park Dr
Mc Connellsburg, PA - 17233
(717) 762-7115
Mountain View Home is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mountain View Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 19.17 miles from Hancock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Nar Roberts Jr. - Martinsburg

91 Tavern Road
Martinsburg, WV - 25401
304-263-8954X13
Nar Roberts Jr. is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Nar Roberts Jr. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 19.60 miles from Hancock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Franklin Manor - Martinsburg

700 W Burke St
Martinsburg, WV - 25401
304-263-2300
Franklin Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Franklin Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 20.06 miles from Hancock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Martinsburg Housing Authority - Martinsburg

703 S Porter Avenue
Martinsburg, WV - 25401
(304) 263-8891
Martinsburg Housing Authority  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: 20.22 miles from Hancock


Telamon Corporation - Martinsburg

129 S. Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV - 25401
304-263-0916
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling 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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 20.43 miles from Hancock


Kings Daughters Court - Martinsburg

116 E King St
Martinsburg, WV - 25401
304-263-3325
Kings Daughters Court is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kings Daughters Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
Listing Location: 20.47 miles from Hancock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Hancock, 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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