Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily) — Income-Restricted Housing in Washington, DC 20020

2516 Sheridan Rd SE Ste 1, Washington, DC 20020

Tax creditPublic housingSeniors

114 units · Studio–3 BR · People with disabilities

Housing authority: (202) 535-1500Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through D.C Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (202) 535-1500.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2012
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
8 Studio · 42 1 bedroom · 48 2 bedrooms · 6 3 bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 20020

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,780/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$71,200/yr
Renters in 20020 paying 30% or more of income on rent
55%

Income limits (2026)

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area · median family income $166,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$34,900$58,150$74,800
2$39,900$66,450$85,450
3$44,900$74,750$96,150
4$49,850$83,050$106,800
5$53,850$89,700$115,350
6$57,850$96,350$123,900
7$61,850$103,000$132,450
8$65,850$109,650$141,000

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size20020Wider area
Studio$1,540$2,111
1 bedroom$1,610$2,204
2 bedrooms$1,780$2,438
3 bedrooms$2,270$3,107
4 bedrooms$2,670$3,658

Wider area = Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,770 (20032) to $3,660 (20003).

Census figures for 20020 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,306. Median household income $54,032. 70% of homes are rented. 55% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 34% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 20020's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 20020

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily)?

Apply through D.C Housing Authority, which runs Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily). Call (202) 535-1500. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily) Section 8 housing?

Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily) is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily)?

Public records list 114 units at Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily) in Washington, DC 20020. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily)?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 20020 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily)?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily) in Washington, DC 20020. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Washington, DC 20020?

Most income-restricted buildings in Washington, DC 20020 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $58,150, and $83,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Washington, DC 20020?

For many programs in Washington, DC 20020, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $58,150 a year for 1 person and $83,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Washington, DC 20020?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Washington, DC 20020, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Washington, DC 20020 is $1,780 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily) take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily) has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Washington, DC 20020 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily).

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.