Council House PB Section 8 Marlow Heights, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Council House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Marlow Heights, MD with 161 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $454/month on average.
161
total units
96%
occupancy
$454
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3940 Bexley Pl, Marlow Heights, MD 20746 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,663/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,539/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Council House
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 3940 Bexley Pl, Marlow Heights; 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 (~$454/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Terrace Apts LIHTC | Suitland | 0.8 km |
| Parkway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hillcrest Heights | 2 km |
| Southview Apartments LIHTC | Washington | 2.5 km |
| Woodland Terrace Public Housing | Washington | 2.8 km |
| Shipley Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.8 km |
| Rockburne Estates LIHTC | Washington | 2.8 km |
| Woodberry Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.8 km |
| Villages of Parklands LIHTC | Washington | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Marlow Heights
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Council House 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 Council House?
Residents report average rents near $454/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 Council House?
Contact the management office at 3940 Bexley Pl in Marlow Heights. 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.