King Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
King Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Washington, DC with 25 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $544/month on average.
25
total units
80%
occupancy
$544
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,040/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,224/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at King Towers
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 1220 12th 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 (~$544/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garifield Senior Public Housing | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Fairmont I and Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| New Fairmont I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Plaza West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Tyler House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.7 km |
| Tyler House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.7 km |
| Sibley Plaza Public Housing | Washington | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does King Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 King Towers?
Residents report average rents near $544/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 King Towers?
Contact the management office at 1220 12th 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.