City Of Westminster Housing Office
45 W Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157 · ~297 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Westminster, MD (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Carroll County
Who this agency serves
City Of Westminster Housing Office served 266 households across 297 units (90% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $19,171, and pays an average of $483 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 266 of 297 units
- Avg. household income
- $19,171
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $483
- Avg. household size
- 1.7 people
- Households with children
- 22%
- Head of household 62+
- 36%
- Head of household with a disability
- 64%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 19 months
Unit mix: 53% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 15% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through City Of Westminster Housing Office, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $67,000 |
| 5 people | $72,400 |
| 6 people | $77,750 |
| 7 people | $83,100 |
| 8 people | $88,450 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact City Of Westminster Housing Office directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Westminster, MD
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
WESTMINSTER WAY - WEST MAIN
332 W. MAIN STREET, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115829 income-restricted units of 35 total7 1BR, 14 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052TREMONT PLACE I-II-III
505 TREMONT DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115782 income-restricted units82 1BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051WESTMINSTER WAY - UNION WAY
19, 27 AND 41 UNION STREET, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115820 income-restricted units9 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051CARROLLTOWN VILLAGE
6500 CARROLLTOWNE VILLAGE DRIVE, ELDERSBURG, MD, 2178436 income-restricted units of 40 total9 1BR, 11 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048LOCUST HOUSE
30 LOCUST ST, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115798 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045RESIDENCES AT THE HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL
1211 N MAIN ST, HAMPSTEAD, MD, 2107452 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL SENIOR APTS
1211 N MAIN ST, HAMPSTEAD, MD, 2107484 income-restricted units73 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WESTMINSTER BOND SENIOR II
225 FROCK DR, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115775 income-restricted units51 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WESTMINSTER BOND SENIOR I
225 FROCK DR, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115775 income-restricted units50 1BR, 25 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032VILLAGE HOUSE
7426 VILLAGE RD, SYKESVILLE, MD, 2178454 income-restricted units24 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031TREMONT PLACE APTS PHASE II
300 SHAGBARK495 TREMONT DR, WESTMINSTER, MD30 income-restricted units of 42 totalBuilt 2000Compliance through ~2030TREMONT PLACE II
300 SHAGBARK DR, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115730 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1999Compliance through ~2029TREMONT PLACE PHASE III
311 SHAGBARK DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD, 2115712 income-restricted units12 1BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact City Of Westminster Housing Office directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.