Spellman House Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 College Park, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spellman House Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in College Park, MD with 140 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average.
140
total units
96%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4700 Berwyn House Rd, College Park, MD 20740 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,313/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,274/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Spellman House Apts.
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 4700 Berwyn House Rd, College Park; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in College Park
- Attick Towers Public Housing
- Alden Berkley Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Alden Berkley Assoc Llc LIHTC
- Berkley Townhouses PB Section 8
- Alden Park PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Institute Ii §811 | Berwyn Heights | 1.7 km |
| Auburn Manor Apts LIHTC | Riverdale | 2.8 km |
| Park Tanglewood LIHTC | Riverdale | 3.3 km |
| Renaissance Square LIHTC | Hyattsville | 3.4 km |
| Guide Nashville Homes, Inc. §811 | Lanham | 3.5 km |
| Friendship Arms PB Section 8 | Hyattsville | 3.7 km |
| Guide Trexler House §811 | Lanham | 4 km |
| Quebec Arms Apts LIHTC | Hyattsville | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in College Park
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spellman House Apts. 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 Spellman House Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Spellman House Apts.?
Contact the management office at 4700 Berwyn House Rd in College Park. 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.