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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Rockville, MD

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Montgomery County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Rockville, MD.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Montgomery County, MD$154,700Very Low Income (50%)$54,150$61,900$69,650$77,350$83,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$32,500$37,150$41,800$46,400$50,150
Low Income (80%) $68,500$78,250$88,050$97,800$105,650

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Rockville, MD

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Rockville, MD. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Rockville, MD Montgomery County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1772Estimated $531.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1803Estimated $540.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2045Estimated $613.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2544Estimated $763.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Rockville, MD

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Rock Creek Terrace

12630 Veirs Mill Rd
Rockville, MD - 20853
Total Apartment Units: 526
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 526
Years In Service Since: 1988

Montgomery Homes Viii

10146 Reprise Dr
Rockville, MD - 20850
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 38
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1996

Rockville Commons

401 Blandford St
Rockville, MD - 20850
Total Apartment Units: 190
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 190
Years In Service Since: 1999

Shady Grove Apartments

16125 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD - 20855
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
Years In Service Since: 1999

The Grand

5801 Nicholson Ln
Rockville, MD - 20852
Total Apartment Units: 546
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 546
Years In Service Since: 1999

University Landing Apartments


Rockville, MD - 20857
Total Apartment Units: 117
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 117
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 91
Years In Service Since: 1999

Gardens Of Traville Senior Apartments

14431 Traville Gardens Cir
Rockville, MD - 20850
Total Apartment Units: 230
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 230
1 Bedroom apartments 118
2 Bedroom apartments 112
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Relp One Apartments

213 Marsh Hollow Pl Apt L
Rockville, MD - 20850
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
Years In Service Since: 2005

Halpine Hamlet

5511 Halpine Pl
Rockville, MD - 20851
Total Apartment Units: 67
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 67
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Beall S Grant Apartments

254 N. Washington
Rockville, MD - 20850
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 19
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Rockville, MD

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Montgomery County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Thomas Street Housing

102 Thomas Street
Rockville, MD - 20850
Phone: (301) 572-6585 Ext. 2146
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Town Center Apartments

90 Monroe Street
Rockville, MD - 20850
Phone: (301)424-5450
Total Apartment Units: 110
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Second Step

5704 Denfield Rd
Rockville, MD - 20851
Phone: (301) 715-3673
Total Apartment Units: 18
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Rock Creek Terrace

12602 Viers Mill Rd
Rockville, MD - 20853
Phone: (301) 946-0393
Total Apartment Units: 526
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Revitz House

6111 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD - 20852
Phone: 301-770-8400
Total Apartment Units: 250
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Heritage Park Aka Dawson Adams Mutual Homes

95 Dawson Ave
Rockville, MD - 20850
Phone: 301-762-7705
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Heritage House

95 Dawson Ave.
Rockville, MD - 20850
Phone: 301-762-8621
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


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