Benning Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benning Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Washington, DC with 148 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $335/month on average.
148
total units
81%
occupancy
$335
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4806 Alabama Ave SE Apt 2, Washington, DC 20019 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,832/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,601/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Benning Heights
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 4806 Alabama Ave SE Apt 2, 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 (~$335/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoddert Terrace Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Villages of East River LIHTC | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Mayfair Mansions LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Huntwood Courts LIHTC | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Kenilworth Courts Public Housing | Washington | 3.3 km |
| Carver Terrace LIHTC | Washington | 3.4 km |
| Langston Terrace Public Housing | Washington | 3.4 km |
| Paradise at Parkside PB Section 8 | Washington | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benning Heights have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Benning Heights?
Residents report average rents near $335/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 Benning Heights?
Contact the management office at 4806 Alabama Ave SE Apt 2 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.