Housing Authority of the City of Frederick

This housing agency serves Frederick, Maryland.

Waiting List
Closed: Frederick, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Frederick Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Moderate Rehabilitation Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Frederick, Maryland Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick (HACF) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 1, 2021, until September 30, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. In person applications were accepted on Tuesdays only, at the HACF office.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Elderly
  • Disabled
  • Working
  • Veteran

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACF website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACF public notice on August 26, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Frederick Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick (HACF) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least December, 2015, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application available here.
  2. Complete an application at the HACF office; located at 209 Madison Street, Frederick MD 21701; on Tuesdays only from 9:00 am until 2:45 pm ET. Applicants should expect wait times of up to one hour to apply.

The HACF has identified the following preferences:

For more information, visit the HACF website.

Open Until Further Notice: Moderate Rehabilitation Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick (HACF) Moderate Rehabilitation Program waiting list for apartments at the Carriage House is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least February, 2021 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, pick up an application at the HACF main office, located at 209 Madison St, Frederick, MD 21701.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACF website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACF on February 4, 2021.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick provides affordable housing for up to 1,297 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

209 Madison Street, Frederick, MD

Visit Website(301) 662-8173

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick?

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick serves 1,070 low-income households. The agency manages 900 Housing Choice Vouchers and 278 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 84 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Frederick. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 98 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Frederick households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Frederick residents are employed?

Working adults head 363 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Frederick.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick?

There are 866 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Frederick housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Frederick renters?

Black 621
Asian-Pacific Islander 21
White 353
Hispanic 64

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Frederick?

There are 374 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick. Senior households are 35% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Frederick housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Frederick housing?

There are 246 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Frederick housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick?

The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the City of Frederick open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 1, 2021 and closed on September 30, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Frederick

Hillcrest Commons

1150 Orchard Ter, Frederick, Maryland 21703

Catoctin Manor

800 Motter Ave, Frederick, Maryland 21701

Carver Community

201 Madison St, Frederick, Maryland 21701

Lucas Village

113 Pennsylvania Ave, Frederick, Maryland 21701

Lincoln Community

South Bentz St, Frederick, Maryland 21701

Catoctin View

800 Motter Ave, Frederick, Maryland 21701