Longwood Elderly PB Section 8 Columbia, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Longwood Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, MD with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $344/month on average.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$344
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6150 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,473/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,827/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Longwood Elderly
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 6150 Foreland Garth, 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 (~$344/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Treeover Condominiums LIHTC | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Residences of Ellicott Gardens LIHTC | Ellicott City | 1.4 km |
| Park View at Snowden River LIHTC | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Park View at Snowden River LIHTC | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Ellicott Gardens Ii §811 PRA | Ellicott City | 1.4 km |
| Ottey Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Forest Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Longwood Elderly 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 Longwood Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $344/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 Longwood Elderly?
Contact the management office at 6150 Foreland Garth 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.