On August 10th, Patuxent Commons concluded its Initial Housing Lottery Registration, and no further registrations are being accepted at this time. If you did not successfully submit a registration to the Initial Housing Lottery, we expect to have a leasing status and availability update by November.
Additional Details
Year Built: 2025
Income Restrictions: Select 1 and 2 b-bedroom units are reserved for adults with disabilities earning less than 30%AMI under a Project-Based Voucher Program.
If you downsized to an average priced Columbia 2 bedroom apartment,
you would pay 31% less per month.
Monthly Rent
Rent per Sq. Ft.
Suggested Monthly Income
Columbia Average
Studio
$1,859
$6.20
$5,577
1BR
$1,887
$2.40
$5,661
2BR
$2,043
$2.00
$6,129
3BR
$2,686
$2.00
$8,058
Availability in Columbia
In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to
give concessions if they have many vacant units.
There are currently 146 2BR
units on the market in Columbia. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.
Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department And Rescue (Anne Arundel County Fire Department)6.2 mi.
Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad/ Fire Department Company 49 (Prince Georges County Fire Department)6.2 mi.
FAQs
What kind of units are there at Patuxent Commons?
There are 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units. All 2 and 3 bedroom units have 2 full bathrooms.
Nineteen units are set aside for adults with disabilities earning less than 30% AMI and will have project based voucher support. These are a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units.
There are 7 market rate, or unrestricted units, which are a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units.
There are 50 units, a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units, that are restricted to individuals and families making <60% AMI.
Thirty (30) of the units have a senior preference, where the head of household is over 62 years of age.
What are the income limits?
: Not all units have income limits. Income limits are shown below for those
Maximum income based on household size (does not apply to all units)
30% AM 60% AMI
1 Person $27,390 $54,780
2 Person $31,290 $62,580
3 Person $35,190 $70,380
4 Person $39,090 $78,180
5 Person $84,480
6 Person $90,720
I’m not sure if I qualify for Patuxent Commons, should I register for the lottery anyway?
Yes! If you are interested, please register for the lottery, and when your leasing appointment is scheduled, our leasing specialist will be happy to work with you to determine if you qualify for a unit.
Is the 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) a gross income number or a net income number?
The Area Median Income is based on Gross Income.
What is the maximum number of occupants per size unit?
: There is a maximum occupancy of 2 residents per bedroom. Therefore the following limits apply:
Unit size Maximum Household Size
1 Bedroom 2 individuals
2 Bedroom 4 individuals
3 Bedroom 6 individuals
When will move-ins begin?
Patuxent Commons is expected to open in Fall 2025. Leasing appointments will begin after the lottery, and move-in dates will be scheduled accordingly.
How will I know if I was selected in the lottery?
You will be notified by email of your lottery number shortly after the registration period closes. Leasing appointments will then be scheduled in lottery number order.
What is a project-based voucher?
A project-based voucher is a form of rental assistance tied to specific units. Tenants pay approximately 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the rest.
What happens if I miss the lottery window?
Once all units are filled, a waitlist will be created from remaining lottery registrants. If you did not register, you may still contact the leasing office to see if a waitlist application is available.
Why is there a lottery?
We are using a housing lottery to ensure a fair and equitable process for all applicants. The registration period is open for 10 days. Once it closes, all registrants will receive a lottery number. Leasing appointments will be scheduled in lottery number order, and once units are filled, the remaining applicants will be placed on a waitlist.