How many low income apartments are in District Heights, MD?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in District Heights with approximately 229 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in District Heights?

Tenant-paid rents in District Heights's assisted buildings typically range from about $463 to $490 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 District Heights?

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 District Heights?

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 District Heights, MD

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in District Heights with roughly 229 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $463 to $490 per month. Median reported wait: about 135 months.

assisted properties

229

subsidized units

$477

typical rent

135 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in District Heights

Complete directory of subsidized housing in District Heights

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Woodland Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	121	$490	—
Marlborough Towne Public Housing	62	$463	135 mo
Resiences at Woodland Springs LIHTC	36	—	—
Vesta Forest §811	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in District 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
Woodland Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	121	$490	—

Public housing developments in District Heights

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
Marlborough Towne Public Housing	62	$463	135 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in District 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
Resiences at Woodland Springs LIHTC	36	—	—

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 District 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

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