Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Takoma Park, MD
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Takoma Park with roughly 1,240 assisted units — including 3 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 $357 to $519 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Takoma Park
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Takoma Park
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takoma Tower LIHTC | 187 | — | — |
| Franklin Apartments PB Section 8 | 183 | $357 | — |
| Victory Tower PB Section 8 | 156 | $388 | — |
| Essex House LIHTC | 135 | — | — |
| Parkview Towers LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Hillwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Blair Park Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Randallstown Iii Non-profit Housing §202 Senior | 50 | $519 | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation -flower LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Edinburgh House LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Maple Towers LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation-houston LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation-flower LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Gilbert Highlands LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation -university LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Youth in Transition §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Garland Terrace LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Silver Flower Homes §811 | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Takoma Park (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Apartments PB Section 8 | 183 | $357 | — |
| Victory Tower PB Section 8 | 156 | $388 | — |
| Hillwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Takoma Park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takoma Tower LIHTC | 187 | — | — |
| Essex House LIHTC | 135 | — | — |
| Parkview Towers LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Blair Park Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation -flower LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Edinburgh House LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Maple Towers LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation-houston LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation-flower LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Gilbert Highlands LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Takoma Park Preservation -university LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Garland Terrace LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
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 Takoma Park
- 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
- Silver Spring, 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.