Anchor Housing PB Section 8 Washington, DC

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Anchor Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Washington, DC with 9 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

9
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address1609 Lawrence St NE, Washington, DC 20018 Map →

How to apply at Anchor Housing

Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1609 Lawrence St NE, Washington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Edgewood Commons Ii LIHTCWashington2 km
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Ross Overlook Apts LIHTCHyattsville3.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Anchor Housing have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Anchor Housing?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Anchor Housing?
Contact the management office at 1609 Lawrence St NE in Washington. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.