Damascus Gardens PB Section 8 Damascus, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Damascus Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Damascus, MD with 104 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $382/month on average.
104
total units
97%
occupancy
$382
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 9825 Bethesda Church Rd, Damascus, MD 20872 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,120/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,348/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Damascus Gardens
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 9825 Bethesda Church Rd, Damascus; 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 (~$382/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Damascus
- Greenhills Apartments LIHTC
- Woodfield Commons LIHTC
- Victory Haven LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Manor at Cabin Branch LIHTCPB Section 8 | Clarksburg | 9.5 km |
| Vesta Germantown §811 | Germantown | 9.5 km |
| Reservoir Hill X [aka] Mhlp X LIHTC | Germantown | 10.2 km |
| Montgomery Homes Vii LIHTC | Germantown | 10.3 km |
| Waters Landing Ii LIHTC | Germantown | 11.6 km |
| Churchill Senior Living Phase Ii LIHTC | Germantown | 11.6 km |
| Churchill Senior LIHTC | Germantown | 11.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Damascus
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Damascus Gardens 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 Damascus Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $382/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 Damascus Gardens?
Contact the management office at 9825 Bethesda Church Rd in Damascus. 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.