Bethesda, MD Low Income Housing

Bethesda, MD Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Bethesda, MD

How do I qualify for low income housing in Bethesda, MD?
To qualify for low income housing in Maryland, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Bethesda, MD

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Bethesda, MD, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Bethesda, MD. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Bethesda, Maryland - Montgomery County

Studio Apartments $1,615
One Bedroom Apartments $1,838
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,299
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,742

List of Low Income Housing in or near Bethesda, MD

Victory Housing,

Victory Housing, - Bethesda

5430 Grosvenor Ln
Bethesda, MD - 20814
(301)493-6000
Victory Housing, Inc. Is A Private Non-Profit IRS-Approved 501(C)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization, Which Serves As The Housing Development Arm Of The Archdiocese Of Washington. Founded In 1979, Our Mission Is To Provide Affordable Housing And Related Social Services To Low- And Moderate-Income Frail And Independent Senior Citizens And?Families With Children....see full details
Montgomery County
Non Profit Apartment

St. Luke's Homes - Bethesda

6040 Southport Dr
Bethesda, MD - 20814
301-493-4200
St. Luke's Homes Inc. is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St. Luke's Homes Inc. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lakeview House Apartments - Bethesda

10250 Westlake Drive Dr
Bethesda, MD - 20817
(410) 962-0595
Lakeview House Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lakeview House Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chelsea Towers - Bethesda

7401 Westlake Ter
Bethesda, MD - 20817
(301)365-7251
Chelsea Towers is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Chelsea Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Magruders Discovery - Bethesda

10508 Westlake Drive Dr
Bethesda, MD - 20817
(301) 929-6700
Magruders Discovery is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Magruders Discovery for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Bethesda, MD

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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