Gibson Plaza PB Section 8 Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gibson Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Washington, DC with 122 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $516/month on average.
122
total units
98%
occupancy
$516
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,119/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,197/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Gibson Plaza
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 1301 7th St NW, Washington; 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 (~$516/mo average here).
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- Stanton Glenn LIHTC
- The Atrium LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claridge Towers Public Housing | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Tyler House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Tyler House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Plaza West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Garifield Senior Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Sibley Plaza Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Fairmont I and Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| New Fairmont I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gibson Plaza 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 Gibson Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $516/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 Gibson Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1301 7th St NW in Washington. 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.