Hagerstown Housing Authority

35 W. Baltimore Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740
(301) 733-6911



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About Hagerstown Housing Authority

Hagerstown Housing Authority, in partnership with community organizations, agencies and local governments, provides housing opportunities for low and moderate income persons. It takes a leadership role in providing programs and resources for residents that promote and encourage self-sufficiency, self-esteem and self-determination. HHA was formed in 1949 and is comprised of (3) Senior Communities and (8) Family communities, serving 1180 families. In addition to providing conventional Public Housing, HHA also provides affordable housing through the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which serves an additional 884 families. The Authority also built through national competition programs, two additional communities that we manage and plan to own when tax credit requirements expire. The Authority currently provides housing assistance for approximately 12% of the population of the City of Hagerstown.


Mission Statement

The Hagerstown Housing Authority is committed to providing quality, affordable housing in a safe environment. Through partnerships with our residents and other groups we will provide opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient.

Program Summary for Hagerstown Housing Authority

Hagerstown Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Hagerstown Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,320 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Hagerstown Housing Authority administered a total of 900 Section 8 Vouchers. Hagerstown Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Hagerstown Housing Authority is located at 35 W. Baltimore Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740 and serves the city of Hagerstown. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Hagerstown Housing Authority at, (301) 733-6911 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Hagerstown Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 11
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 900
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 1,320
Waiting list for the Hagerstown Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Washington County, MD

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Washington County, MD:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $27,950
  • $31,950
  • $35,950
  • $39,900
  • $43,100
  • $46,300
  • $49,500
  • $52,700
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,800
  • $19,200
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $44,700
  • $51,100
  • $57,500
  • $63,850
  • $69,000
  • $74,100
  • $79,200
  • $84,300

2017 Fair Market Rents for Washington County, MD

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Washington County, MD:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$551 $658 $868 $1189 $1487



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Washington County Housing Authority Washington County Housing Authority Hagerstown MD 578 N/A Open 0.54 Miles Contact
Martinsburg Housing Authority Martinsburg Housing Authority Martinsburg WV 339 327 Open 18.67 Miles Contact
Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Chambersburg, PA 311 366 Open 20.57 Miles Contact
Frederick Housing Authority Frederick Housing Authority Frederick MD 724 481 Open 22.97 Miles Contact
Fulton County Housing Authority Fulton County Housing Authority McConnellsburg PA N/A 278 Open 24.56 Miles Contact
Adams County Housing Authority Adams County Housing Authority Gettysburg PA 600 N/A Open 29.32 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Hagerstown Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
1,320
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Washington County Quick Facts

Population: 149,573
Persons Per Household: 2.51
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 19.4%
Homeownership Rate: 64.9%
Housing Units: 60,830
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,532
Median Household Income: $55,609