Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rockville, MD
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rockville with roughly 2,663 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $257 to $573 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Rockville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rockville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand LIHTC | 546 | — | — |
| Rock Creek Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 457 | $573 | — |
| Fireside Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 236 | — | — |
| Gardens of Traville Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| Rockville Commons LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Upton Ii at Rockville Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Bauer Park Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| University Landing Apts LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Heritage House PB Section 8 | 100 | $296 | — |
| Main Street Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Halpine Hamlet LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Heritage Park Aka Dawson Adams PB Section 8 | 65 | $566 | — |
| Beall S Grant Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Bauer Park Apartments Lp PB Section 8 | 56 | $361 | — |
| Relp One Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Montgomery Homes Viii LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Revitz House PB Section 8 | 32 | $431 | — |
| Upton Ii PB Section 8 | 22 | $301 | — |
| Second Step Inc §811 | 18 | $257 | — |
| Thomas Housing Development §811 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rockville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 457 | $573 | — |
| Fireside Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 236 | — | — |
| Gardens of Traville Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| Upton Ii at Rockville Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Heritage House PB Section 8 | 100 | $296 | — |
| Main Street Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Heritage Park Aka Dawson Adams PB Section 8 | 65 | $566 | — |
| Bauer Park Apartments Lp PB Section 8 | 56 | $361 | — |
| Revitz House PB Section 8 | 32 | $431 | — |
| Upton Ii PB Section 8 | 22 | $301 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rockville
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 Grand LIHTC | 546 | — | — |
| Rockville Commons LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Bauer Park Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| University Landing Apts LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Halpine Hamlet LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Beall S Grant Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Relp One Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Montgomery Homes Viii LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
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 Rockville
- 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
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Germantown, MD
- Kensington, MD
- Potomac, 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.