Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Potomac, MD

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Potomac with roughly 263 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

Map of subsidized housing in Potomac

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Potomac

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Potomac

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

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 Potomac

1. 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.
2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
4. 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
• Gaithersburg, MD
• Germantown, MD
• Kensington, 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.