Montana Terrace Public Housing Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Montana Terrace is a Public Housing community in Washington, DC with 66 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $622/month on average.
66
total units
89%
occupancy
$622
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1621 Montana Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018 Map → |
| Average household income | $35,767/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,636/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
How to apply at Montana Terrace
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1621 Montana Ave NE, 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 (~$622/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Commons 611 LIHTC | Washington | 1.7 km |
| Edgewood Commons 635 LIHTC | Washington | 1.7 km |
| Edgewood Commons Ii LIHTC | Washington | 1.7 km |
| Fort Lincoln Senior Village Iii PB Section 8 | Washington | 2 km |
| Fort Lincoln Senior Village I PB Section 8 | Washington | 2 km |
| Carver Terrace LIHTC | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Langston Terrace Public Housing | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Capitol Hill Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Montana Terrace have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Montana Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $622/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 Montana Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1621 Montana Ave NE 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.