Fenton Silver Spring PB Section 8 Silver Spring, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fenton Silver Spring is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Silver Spring, MD with 80 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $337/month on average.
80
total units
89%
occupancy
$337
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8240 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,922/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,414/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 58% |
How to apply at Fenton Silver Spring
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 8240 Fenton St, Silver Spring; 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 (~$337/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Argent Condominium Apts LIHTC | Silver Spring | 0.8 km |
| Metro Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Franklin Apartments PB Section 8 | Takoma Park | 1.4 km |
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| Parkview Towers LIHTC | Takoma Park | 1.4 km |
| Alexander House Apartments LIHTC | Silver Spring | 1.4 km |
| Croydon Manor Apts LIHTC | Silver Spring | 1.4 km |
| Juniper Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fenton Silver Spring 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 Fenton Silver Spring?
Residents report average rents near $337/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 Fenton Silver Spring?
Contact the management office at 8240 Fenton St in Silver Spring. 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.