Owen Brown Place PB Section 8 Columbia, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Owen Brown Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, MD with 188 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average.
188
total units
88%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7080 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,435/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,982/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 81% |
How to apply at Owen Brown Place
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 7080 Cradlerock Way, 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 (~$345/mo average here).
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- Orchard Crossing Apts LIHTC
- 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
- Longwood Elderly PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chimneys of Cradlerock PB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Ottey Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Residential Opportunities, Inc §811 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Beaverbrook Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Forest Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Monarch Mills/ Guilford Gardens PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Treeover Condominiums LIHTC | Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Parkview Hud Sec 8 §811 PRA | Columbia | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Owen Brown Place 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 Owen Brown Place?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 Owen Brown Place?
Contact the management office at 7080 Cradlerock Way 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.