University Gardens I & Ii PB Section 8 Silver Spring, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
University Gardens I & Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Silver Spring, MD with 27 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $416/month on average.
27
total units
100%
occupancy
$416
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,889/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,206/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at University Gardens I & Ii
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 440 University Blvd E, Silver Spring; 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 (~$416/mo average here).
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- Victory Forest Lp LIHTC
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- Ambassador Apts LIHTC
- Inwood House PB Section 8
- Silver Spring Library Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Montgomery LIHTC | Silver Spring | 1.4 km |
| University Manor Apt LIHTC | Silver Spring | 1.4 km |
| Tanglewood Apts and Sligo Hills Apts LIHTC | Silver Spring | 1.4 km |
| Croydon Manor Apts LIHTC | Silver Spring | 1.4 km |
| Burnt Mills Crossing LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2.2 km |
| Quebec Arms Apts LIHTC | Hyattsville | 2.8 km |
| Langley Garden Apts LIHTC | Hyattsville | 2.8 km |
| Fenton Silver Spring [aka] 900 Thayer Apts. LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does University Gardens I & Ii 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 University Gardens I & Ii?
Residents report average rents near $416/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 University Gardens I & Ii?
Contact the management office at 440 University Blvd E in Silver Spring. 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.