949 Old River Rd, Friendsville, MD 21531
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units
Verified for 2019 by Rhonda Lenehan, Colleen Carter| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 3 Beds | 1 Bath | 678 - 1,092 Sq Ft |
Since this property is a USDA Section 515 property with rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
HUD Section 8 rental assistance available.
An equal housing opportunity provider.
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments.
949 Old River Road, Friendsville, Maryland 21531
Guardian Apartments is located Friendsville, in the mountains of Western Maryland. The property is in a quiet neighborhood next to the park and uphill from the Youghiogheny river. The Youghiogheny river flows through Friendsville and is the main hub of all river kayaking and whitewater activity in western Maryland.
This property was financed by the USDA Section 515 program. This housing program was used to build affordable apartment communities in rural areas from the 1970’s through the 1990’s, with very few new properties built since then. Historically, the program had financial restrictions that limited the size, quality and amenities at properties. Unless Guardian Apartments has been renovated, it is likely to have smaller units and fewer amenities. Since the property is in a rural area, it may be one of only a few affordable rentals in the area. This property also participates in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program that helps residents pay rent. If your income is at or below 50% of the AMI, you would only pay 30% of your income toward rent. Since the property has a tenant-based subsidy, it is likely to have a longer waiting list than other properties. If you need help paying your rent and you live in a rural area, this property might be for you. Since this property participates in the Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance program and has a property based subsidy, if you have a Section 8 voucher, you would have to give up your voucher to move in.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One bedroom (1/1) | 678ft2 | Rent is Based On Your Income† |
| Two bedroom (2/1) | 870ft2 | Rent is Based On Your Income† |
| Three bedroom (3/1) | 1092ft2 | Rent is Based On Your Income† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $17,900 / year | $20,450 / year | $24,860 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $29,850 / year | $34,100 / year | $38,350 / year | $42,600 / year | $46,050 / year | $49,450 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $29,850 / year | $34,100 / year | $38,350 / year | $42,600 / year | $46,050 / year | $49,450 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $47,750 / year | $54,550 / year | $61,350 / year | $68,150 / year | $73,650 / year | $79,100 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Guardian Apartments have a waiting list?
Guardian Apartments probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Guardian Apartments?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
What property management company manges Guardian Apartments?
Guardian Apartments is managed by Robert Findley Property Management headquartered in Fruitland, Maryland.
In addition to Guardian Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Garrett County?
In addition to Guardian Apartments, we list 19 other affordable properties in Garrett County. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 573 affordable units in Garrett County.
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