Magruders Discovery PB Section 8 Bethesda, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Magruders Discovery is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bethesda, MD with 134 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $587/month on average.
134
total units
84%
occupancy
$587
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 10508 Westlake Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,009/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,858/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Magruders Discovery
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 10508 Westlake Dr, Bethesda; 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 (~$587/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Magruders Discovery 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 Magruders Discovery?
Residents report average rents near $587/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 Magruders Discovery?
Contact the management office at 10508 Westlake Dr in Bethesda. 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.