Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Capitol Heights, MD
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Capitol Heights with roughly 1,009 assisted units — including 4 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 $415 to $592 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Capitol Heights
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Capitol Heights
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Mar Apts LIHTC | 289 | — | — |
| Regency Lane Apartments PB Section 8 | 172 | $448 | — |
| Conifer Village at Oakcrest LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Central Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 94 | $517 | — |
| Gateway Village Phase Iv LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Gateway Village PB Section 8 | 83 | $415 | — |
| St Paul Senior Living Phase Ii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Millwood Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | $592 | — |
| St Paul Senior Living Phase I LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Capitol Heights (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Lane Apartments PB Section 8 | 172 | $448 | — |
| Central Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 94 | $517 | — |
| Gateway Village PB Section 8 | 83 | $415 | — |
| Millwood Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | $592 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Capitol Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Mar Apts LIHTC | 289 | — | — |
| Conifer Village at Oakcrest LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Gateway Village Phase Iv LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| St Paul Senior Living Phase Ii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| St Paul Senior Living Phase I LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Prince George's County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Prince George's County: studio $1,953, 1-BR $2,015, 2-BR $2,246, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,332.
Full FMR table for Prince George's County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Capitol Heights
- 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
- Bladensburg, MD
- Bowie, MD
- Clinton, MD
- College Park, MD
- District Heights, MD
- Fort Washington, MD
- Glenarden, MD
- Hyattsville, MD
- Landover, MD
- Lanham, MD
- Laurel, MD
- Mt Rainier, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.