Franklin Apartments PB Section 8 Takoma Park, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Takoma Park, MD with 183 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average.
183
total units
98%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7620 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,103/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,067/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 69% |
How to apply at Franklin 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 7620 Maple Ave, Takoma Park; 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 (~$357/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Fenton Silver Spring [aka] 900 Thayer Apts. LIHTC | Silver Spring | 1.4 km |
| Entwine Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Juniper Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.7 km |
| Lenox Park LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2 km |
| Galaxy Phase I Lp LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2 km |
| Gramax Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Silver Spring | 2 km |
| Silver Spring Library Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Silver Spring | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin 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 Franklin Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 Franklin Apartments?
Contact the management office at 7620 Maple Ave in Takoma Park. 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.