Asbury Dwellings PB Section 8 Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Asbury Dwellings is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Washington, DC with 146 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average.
146
total units
83%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1616 Marion St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,016/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,354/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Asbury Dwellings
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 1616 Marion St NW, Washington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$381/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claridge Towers Public Housing | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Tyler House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Tyler House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Plaza West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Garifield Senior Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Sibley Plaza Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Fairmont I and Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| New Fairmont I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Asbury Dwellings 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 Asbury Dwellings?
Residents report average rents near $381/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Asbury Dwellings?
Contact the management office at 1616 Marion St NW 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.