Chimneys of Cradlerock PB Section 8 Columbia, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chimneys of Cradlerock is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, MD with 40 units reporting 68% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $459/month on average.
40
total units
68%
occupancy
$459
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6577 Quiet Hours, Columbia, MD 21045 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,540/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,640/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 54% |
How to apply at Chimneys of Cradlerock
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 6577 Quiet Hours, Columbia; 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 (~$459/mo average here).
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- Park View at Columbia Ii LIHTC
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- Harper House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Opportunities, Inc §811 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Beaverbrook Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Ottey Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Forest Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.2 km |
| Parkview Hud Sec 8 §811 PRA | Columbia | 2.2 km |
| Bb Homes §811 | Columbia | 2.5 km |
| Monarch Mills/ Guilford Gardens PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.8 km |
| St. Matthewhousingdevelopment §811 | Columbia | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chimneys of Cradlerock 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 Chimneys of Cradlerock?
Residents report average rents near $459/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 Chimneys of Cradlerock?
Contact the management office at 6577 Quiet Hours in Columbia. 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.