Bowie Commons PB Section 8 Bowie, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bowie Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bowie, MD with 36 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $440/month on average.
36
total units
92%
occupancy
$440
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3909 New Haven Dr, Bowie, MD 20716 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,731/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,512/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bowie Commons
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 3909 New Haven Dr, Bowie; 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 (~$440/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bowie
- Pin Oak Village I LIHTC
- Pin Oak Village Ii LIHTC
- Prince George's Voa Living Center §811
- Bucksville, Inc. §811
- Sager Homes §811
- Bowie Voa Living Center §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Homes, Inc. §811 | Lanham | 7.1 km |
| Woodland at Reid Temple LIHTC | Glenn Dale | 7.4 km |
| Glenarden Hills Phase 3, 9% LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lanham | 9 km |
| Largo Landing PB Section 8 | Upper Marlboro | 9.3 km |
| Largo Center Apts LIHTC | Largo | 9.5 km |
| Glenarden Hills Phase Iii, 4% LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lanham | 10.1 km |
| Glenarden I LIHTC | Lanham | 10.1 km |
| Glenreed Apts LIHTC | Glenarden | 10.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bowie Commons 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 Bowie Commons?
Residents report average rents near $440/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 Bowie Commons?
Contact the management office at 3909 New Haven Dr in Bowie. 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.