Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gaithersburg, MD
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gaithersburg with roughly 1,716 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $250 to $450 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Gaithersburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gaithersburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossing at Olde Towne LIHTC | 199 | — | — |
| The Willows LIHTC | 195 | — | — |
| Forest Oak Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | $277 | — |
| The Fields of Suburban Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Londonderry Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $347 | — |
| Hillside Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Parklane Apts LIHTC | 137 | — | — |
| Airpark Apartments [aka] Corrigan Square LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Airpark Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Stewartown Apts LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Stewartown Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Oaks at Olde Towne LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Montgomery Club Vi PB Section 8 | 22 | $450 | — |
| Next Step Housing §811 | 12 | $250 | — |
| Waterside Homes §811 | 11 | — | — |
| Camp Hill Square PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Centennial Housing §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Montgomery Housing §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Esperance Housing §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gaithersburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | $277 | — |
| The Fields of Suburban Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Londonderry Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $347 | — |
| Hillside Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Airpark Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Stewartown Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Montgomery Club Vi PB Section 8 | 22 | $450 | — |
| Camp Hill Square PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gaithersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossing at Olde Towne LIHTC | 199 | — | — |
| The Willows LIHTC | 195 | — | — |
| Parklane Apts LIHTC | 137 | — | — |
| Airpark Apartments [aka] Corrigan Square LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Stewartown Apts LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Oaks at Olde Towne LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
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 Gaithersburg
- 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
- Bethesda, MD
- Damascus, 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.