Orchard Park LIHTCPB Section 8 Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orchard Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Washington, DC with 307 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $403/month on average.
307
total units
78%
occupancy
$403
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $16,717/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,285/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Orchard Park
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; 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 (~$403/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac Gardens Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
| The Arris Workforce LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.4 km |
| Villages of Parklands LIHTC | Washington | 2.2 km |
| Woodland Terrace Public Housing | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Skyline Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Parkway Overlook LIHTC | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Shipley Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Rockburne Estates LIHTC | Washington | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park?
Residents report average rents near $403/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 Orchard Park?
Contact the management office 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.