Highland Dwellings LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Highland Dwellings is a Public Housing community in Washington, DC with 118 units reporting 71% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $397/month on average.
118
total units
71%
occupancy
$397
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 913 Wahler Pl SE, Washington, DC 20032 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,608/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,210/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
How to apply at Highland Dwellings
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 913 Wahler Pl SE, 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 (~$397/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Crossing LIHTC | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Southern Hills Apts PB Section 8 | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Highland Dwellings Ii Public Housing | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Atlantic Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Congress Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| St. Elizabeth East Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Homes at Oxon Hill LIHTC | Oxon Hill | 1.1 km |
| Congress Park I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Highland Dwellings have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Highland Dwellings?
Residents report average rents near $397/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 Highland Dwellings?
Contact the management office at 913 Wahler Pl SE 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.