Regency House Public Housing Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Regency House is a Public Housing community in Washington, DC with 160 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average.
160
total units
77%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5201 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,680/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,331/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Regency House
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 5201 Connecticut Ave NW, 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 (~$356/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Commons LIHTC | Bethesda | 3.4 km |
| Brightwood Communities LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 3.4 km |
| Waverly House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bethesda | 3.7 km |
| Waverly House Lp PB Section 8 | Bethesda | 3.7 km |
| Metropolitan LIHTC | Bethesda | 4.2 km |
| Harvard Towers Public Housing | Washington | 4.2 km |
| Jubilee Housing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 4.2 km |
| Oak Ridge Apts LIHTC | Bethesda | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Regency House 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 Regency House?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Regency House?
Contact the management office at 5201 Connecticut Ave NW 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.