Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Silver Spring, MD
There are 63 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Silver Spring with roughly 5,848 assisted units — including 31 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 39 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $328 to $668 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Silver Spring
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Silver Spring
Section 8 apartments in Silver Spring (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth House Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 267 | — | — |
| Gramax Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Inwood House PB Section 8 | 149 | $398 | — |
| Silver Spring Library Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | — | — |
| The Barrington Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | $668 | — |
| Arcola Towers Lp PB Section 8 | 141 | $340 | — |
| Homecrest House South PB Section 8 | 135 | $449 | — |
| Homecrest House North PB Section 8 | 100 | $398 | — |
| Spring Parc / Fairland Gardens PB Section 8 | 100 | $461 | — |
| Somerset Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Snowden's Ridge PB Section 8 | 87 | $665 | — |
| Snowden's Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Spring Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Elizabeth House Iii Lp PB Section 8 | 80 | $347 | — |
| Fenton Silver Spring PB Section 8 | 80 | $337 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Silver Spring
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Park LIHTC | 406 | — | — |
| Barrington Apts Formally Rosemary Village LIHTC | 396 | — | — |
| Woodside Manor-crossing LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Galaxy Phase I Lp LIHTC | 195 | — | — |
| Victory Forest Lp LIHTC | 181 | — | — |
| Ambassador Apts LIHTC | 162 | — | — |
| Arcola Towers LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| Park Montgomery LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| University Manor Apt LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Tanglewood Apts and Sligo Hills Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Randolph Village Apts LIHTC | 130 | — | — |
| Fenton Silver Spring [aka] 900 Thayer Apts. LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Alexander House Apartments LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Hampshire Village LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Victory Crossing LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
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 Silver Spring
- 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
- Rockville, 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.