Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Upper Marlboro, MD

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Upper Marlboro with roughly 824 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $421 to $421 per month.

Map of subsidized housing in Upper Marlboro

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Upper Marlboro

Section 8 apartments in Upper Marlboro (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 →

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Upper Marlboro

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

How to apply for subsidized housing in Upper Marlboro

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

• Berlin, MD
• Brooklyn, MD
• Great Mills, MD
• Hampstead, MD
• Maugansville, MD
• Nan, MD
• Rising Sun, MD
• Snow Hill, MD
• Baltimore, MD
• Silver Spring, 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.