How many low income apartments are in College Park, MD?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in College Park with approximately 413 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in College Park?

Tenant-paid rents in College Park's assisted buildings typically range from about $405 to $654 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in College Park?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in College Park?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Prince George's County: about $2,015/mo for one-bedroom and $2,246/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in College Park, MD

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in College Park with roughly 413 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $405 to $654 per month.

assisted properties

413

subsidized units

$530

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in College Park

Complete directory of subsidized housing in College Park

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Spellman House Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	140	$405	—
Attick Towers Public Housing	108	$446	—
Alden Berkley Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
New Alden Berkley Assoc Llc LIHTC	53	—	—
Berkley Townhouses PB Section 8	32	$428	—
Alden Park PB Section 8	24	$654	—

Section 8 apartments in College Park (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
Spellman House Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	140	$405	—
Alden Berkley Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Berkley Townhouses PB Section 8	32	$428	—
Alden Park PB Section 8	24	$654	—

Public housing developments in College Park

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Attick Towers Public Housing	108	$446	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in College Park

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
New Alden Berkley Assoc Llc LIHTC	53	—	—

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 College Park

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.