Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bethesda, MD
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bethesda with roughly 1,430 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $174 to $587 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bethesda
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bethesda
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Commons LIHTC | 372 | — | — |
| Metropolitan LIHTC | 308 | — | — |
| Waverly House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Lakeview House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $278 | — |
| Waverly House Lp PB Section 8 | 145 | $317 | — |
| Magruders Discovery PB Section 8 | 134 | $587 | — |
| Oak Ridge Apts LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Chelsea Towers PB Section 8 | 21 | $365 | — |
| St. Luke's Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 18 | $174 | — |
| Hampden Lane/lasko Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bethesda (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Lakeview House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $278 | — |
| Waverly House Lp PB Section 8 | 145 | $317 | — |
| Magruders Discovery PB Section 8 | 134 | $587 | — |
| Chelsea Towers PB Section 8 | 21 | $365 | — |
| St. Luke's Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 18 | $174 | — |
| Hampden Lane/lasko Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bethesda
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Commons LIHTC | 372 | — | — |
| Metropolitan LIHTC | 308 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Apts LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $1,953, 1-BR $2,015, 2-BR $2,246, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,332.
Full FMR table for Montgomery County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bethesda
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Damascus, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Germantown, MD
- Kensington, MD
- Potomac, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Takoma Park, MD
- Wheaton, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.