Forest Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 Columbia, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Ridge Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, MD with 98 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $546/month on average.
98
total units
89%
occupancy
$546
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5890 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,333/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,280/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Forest Ridge Apartments
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 5890 Stevens Forest Rd, 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 (~$546/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Columbia
- Community Homes PB Section 8
- Huntington Ii T/a Columbia Commons LIHTC
- Owen Brown Place PB Section 8
- Orchard Crossing Apts LIHTC
- Monarch Mills LIHTC
- Hickory Ridge Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stevens Forest Apts LIHTC
- Park View at Columbia Ii LIHTC
- Park View at Columbia I LIHTC
- Harper House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverbrook Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Ottey Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Progressive Housing Partners §811 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Treeover Condominiums LIHTC | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Residences at Roslyn Rise 4% LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Legacy at Twin Rivers Ii PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Legacy at Twin Rivers I PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Chimneys of Cradlerock PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Ridge Apartments 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 Forest Ridge Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $546/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 Forest Ridge Apartments?
Contact the management office at 5890 Stevens Forest Rd 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.