Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886
1 affordable building in 20886 · 40 more within 7 mi
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 Section 8. 40 more are listed within 7 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 20886
Waterside Homes
9210 Weathervane Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20886
11 units · Studio · People with disabilities
No buildings in 20886 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 40 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Next Step Housing
9168 Turtle Dove Lane, gaithersburg, MD 20879
1.2 mi away
12 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Montgomery Homes VII
20252 Red Buckeye Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1.3 mi away
35 units · 2–4+ BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Centennial Housing
18945 Quail Valley Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
1.9 mi away
10 units · People with disabilities
Airpark Apartments [aka] Corrigan Square
8511-23 Snouffer School Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
2.1 mi away
106 units
Vesta Germantown
18 Doxdam, Germantown, MD 20876
2.2 mi away
10 units · Studio · People with disabilities
Covenant Village
18909 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
2.6 mi away
89 units · 74 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Esperance Homes (Family Services)
13 Shuttle Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
3 mi away
6 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Reservoir Hill X [aka] Mhlp X
21121 Futura Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
3.3 mi away
70 units · 15 income-restricted
The Crossing at Olde Towne
200 Olde Towne Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
3.3 mi away
199 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
Camp Hill Square
17825 Washington Grove Ln, Redland, MD 20877
3.4 mi away
51 units · 10 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
Parklane Apts
7900 Spiceberry Cir, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
3.4 mi away
137 units · 128 income-restricted · 2–4+ BR
Churchill Senior Living
21000 Father Hurley Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20874
3.7 mi away
254 units · 121 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Montgomery Club VI
204 Water St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
3.7 mi away
109 units · 22 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 20886
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,240/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $89,600/yr
- Renters in 20886 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 70%
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.
| People | Extremely 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.
| Size | 20886 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,940 | $2,111 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,030 | $2,204 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,438 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,850 | $3,107 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,360 | $3,658 |
Wider area = Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,200 (20899) to $3,300 (20841).
Census figures for 20886 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,918. Median household income $98,542. 31% of homes are rented. 70% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 43% 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 20886's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 20886Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Montgomery Village, MD 20886, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Montgomery Village, MD 20886 have openings?
These lists for Montgomery Village, MD 20886 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
Use the phone number on each building card in Montgomery Village, MD 20886. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
In Montgomery Village, MD 20886, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 20886?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Montgomery Village, MD 20886. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 20886?
Yes — this page also lists 40 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (within about 7 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
Most income-restricted buildings in Montgomery Village, MD 20886 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 Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
For many programs in Montgomery Village, MD 20886, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
There is no single waiting list for Montgomery Village, MD 20886. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8 in Montgomery Village, MD 20886. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Montgomery Village, MD 20886, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Montgomery Village, MD 20886 is $2,240 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Montgomery Village, MD 20886. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Montgomery Village, MD 20886?
This page may still list buildings in Montgomery Village, MD 20886 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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