Cottage City Towers Public Housing Cottage City, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cottage City Towers is a Public Housing community in Cottage City, MD with 100 units reporting 57% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $394/month on average.
100
total units
57%
occupancy
$394
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4142 Bunker Hill Rd, Cottage City, MD 20722 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,283/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,246/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cottage City Towers
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 4142 Bunker Hill Rd, Cottage City; 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 (~$394/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lincoln Senior Village Iii PB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Fort Lincoln Senior Village I PB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Fort Lincoln Senior Village Ii PB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Washington Overlook LIHTC | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Queens Manor Apts LIHTC | Mt Rainier | 2 km |
| Park Tanglewood LIHTC | Riverdale | 2.8 km |
| Paradise at Parkside PB Section 8 | Washington | 3.3 km |
| Brookland Manor PB Section 8 | Washington | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cottage City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cottage City Towers have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Cottage City Towers?
Residents report average rents near $394/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 Cottage City Towers?
Contact the management office at 4142 Bunker Hill Rd in Cottage City. 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.