Sierra Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbia, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sierra Woods is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, MD with 32 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average.
32
total units
84%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 8726 Airybrink Ln, Columbia, MD 21045 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,066/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,064/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Sierra Woods
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 at 8726 Airybrink Ln, 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 (~$465/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longwood Elderly PB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Shalom Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Residences of Ellicott Gardens LIHTC | Ellicott City | 1.1 km |
| Park View at Snowden River LIHTC | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Park View at Snowden River LIHTC | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Ellicott Gardens Ii §811 PRA | Ellicott City | 1.1 km |
| Treeover Condominiums LIHTC | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Ottey Homes, Inc. §811 | Columbia | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Columbia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sierra Woods 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 Sierra Woods?
Residents report average rents near $465/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 Sierra Woods?
Contact the management office at 8726 Airybrink Ln 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.