Wicomico County, MD
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,054/mo | $949 – $1,159/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,061/mo | $955 – $1,167/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,378/mo | $1,240 – $1,516/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,818/mo | $1,636 – $2,000/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,825/mo | $1,643 – $2,008/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Wicomico County, MD (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Wicomico County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Wicomico County
- Wicomico County Housing Authority
911 Booth St, Salisbury, MD, 21801 · 4107491383
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Wicomico County, 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 for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,050 |
| 2 people | $41,200 |
| 3 people | $46,350 |
| 4 people | $51,500 |
| 5 people | $55,650 |
| 6 people | $59,750 |
| 7 people | $63,900 |
| 8 people | $68,000 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Wicomico County
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.
HOMES AT GATEWAY AKA GATEWAY VILLAGE II
939 GATEWAY STREET, SALISBURY, MD, 2108144 income-restricted units44 1BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054HOMES AT GATEWAY AKA GATEWAY VILLAGE III
939 GATEWAY STREET, SALISBURY, MD, 2180176 income-restricted units76 1BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054WILLOWS AT SALISBURY (FKA) SALISBURY COMMONS
105 WINTERBORN LANE, SALISBURY, MD, 2180196 income-restricted units20 1BR, 54 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054GATEWAY VILLAGE I (SALISBURY SENIOR)
939 GATEWAY STREET, SALISBURY, MD, 2180136 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051SCHUMAKER PLACE
818 S. SCHUMAKER PLACE, SALISBURY, MD, 21804-929396 income-restricted units72 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HOMES ON JOHNSONS POND
1001 LAKE STREET, SALISBURY, MD, 2180163 income-restricted units23 1BR, 29 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048THE SQUARE AT MERRITT MILL TOWNHOMES
2700 BLOCK OF MERRITT ROAD, SALISBURY, MD, 2180467 income-restricted units of 75 total11 1BR, 50 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048COTTAGES AT RIVERHOUSE PHASE IV
1013, 1014, 1015 AND 1016, WICOMICO, MD, 2180136 income-restricted units28 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046THE LODGES AT NAYLOR MILL PHASE II
29339 NAYLOR MILL ROAD, SALISBURY, MD, 2180245 income-restricted units36 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046BOOTH STREET APARTMENTS PHASE I
911-921 BOOTH STREET, SALISBURY, MD, 2180184 income-restricted units22 1BR, 46 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046RIVERS EDGE APTS [AKA] STUDIO FOR THE ARTS
660, 670, 680 FITZWATER ST, SALISBURY, MD, 2180190 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045LEONARD APTS
800 BOOTH ST, SALISBURY, MD, 2180166 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044VICTORIA PARK AT SASSAFRAS
875 VICTORIA PARK DR, SALISBURY, MD, 2180180 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039COTTAGES AT RIVER HOUSE III
1022 RIVERHOUSE DR, SALISBURY, MD, 2180132 income-restricted units32 1BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039LODGES AT NAYLOR MILL
29339 NAYLOR MILL RD, SALISBURY, MD, 2180165 income-restricted units51 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037WESTBROOK APT HOMES
500 DELAWARE AVE, SALISBURY, MD, 2180195 income-restricted units of 96 totalBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037WESTBROOK COMMONS
500 BLOCK OF DELAWARE AVENUE, SALISBURY, MD, 2180195 income-restricted units of 96 totalBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037COTTAGES AT RIVER HOUSE II
1002 RIVERHOUSE DR, SALISBURY, MD, 2180152 income-restricted units40 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036GATEWAY VILLAGE PHASE III
610 SENIOR WAY, SALISBURY, MD, 2180136 income-restricted units32 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035VILLAGE AT MITCHELL POND
1101 PARSONS RD, SALISBURY, MD, 2180168 income-restricted units48 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035HOMES AT FOXFIELD
128 FOXFIELD CIR, SALISBURY, MD, 21801112 income-restricted units16 1BR, 56 2BR, 40 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034SALISBURY COMMONS
105 WINTERBORN LN, SALISBURY, MD, 2180496 income-restricted units20 1BR, 54 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034COTTAGES AT RIVER HOUSE I
1000 RIVERHOUSE DR, SALISBURY, MD, 2180129 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033GATEWAY VILLAGE PHASE II
939 GATEWAY ST, SALISBURY, MD, 2180162 income-restricted units60 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 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 →
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