Q: How to I sign up for leasing/wait list?
The Patuxent Commons waitlist was generated by random lottery in August and remains closed at this time.

Q: How will I know if I was selected in the lottery?
A: Patuxent Commons Management staff have been proceeding through the waitlist in order to match households to available units. They are currently working through all applications and will be reaching out to waitlist applicants in lottery order as additional units or opportunities become available.

Q: What happens if I miss the lottery window?
A: Patuxent Commons Management staff has been proceeding through the waitlist in order to match households to available units. No additional registrations for the waitlist are being accepted.

Q: What kind of units are there at Patuxent Commons?
A: 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% Area Median Income (AMI) and will have project based voucher (PBV) 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.

Q: What are the income limits?
A: Not all units have income limits.  Income limits are shown below for those

Minimum income
Unit size	60% AMI	Market
1 Bedroom	$38,790	$39,792
2 Bedroom	$46,380	$44,568
3 Bedroom	$53,430	N/A

Maximum income based on household size (does not apply to all units)
	30% AMI	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

Q: Is the 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) a gross income number or a net income number?
A: The Area Median Income is based on Gross Income.

Q: What are the rents?
A: Rents are based on AMI. See the chart below for details.

Rents
Unit size	60% AMI	Market
1 Bedroom	$1,293	$1,658
2 Bedroom	$1,546	$1,857
3 Bedroom	$1,781	N/A

Q: What is the maximum number of occupants per size unit?
A: 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

Q: What is a project-based voucher?
A: A project-based voucher, or PBV, 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.

Q: Are pets other than service animals allowed?  If so, any breed or weight restrictions? 
A: Only emotional support and service animals are permitted.

Q: Will there be a security deposit?  
A: Yes, there is a security deposit.  One BR – $1,000, 2 BR – $1,200 and 3 BR – $1,400

Q: Also, can a single applicant who needs 24/7 care apply for a two-bedroom unit so there’s space for the caregiver?  If so, what kind of eligibility requirements would they need to meet?
A: Yes, this is permitted. Background check and application fee are required. 

Q: What should I bring to my leasing appointment?
A: Please bring the following:

• Original Social Security Card (each household member)
• Original Birth Certificates (each household member)
• Valid ID/ Driving License (each adult household member)
• Current Social Security or Disabilities Benefits / Pension Statement (dated within 120 days of expected move in date)
• Proof of Income (2 consecutive paystubs, unemployment determination, social security award letter, etc.)
• Proof of Assets (1 most recent bank statements from checking and / or savings accounts, life insurance, money market funds, trust, stock/bonds, IRA / Keogh or other Retirement / Investment accounts, etc.)
• Employment / Termination / Unemployment Verification letters
• Self Employment Form (Federal Income Tax Returns for last two years)
• $35 money order or cashier’s check for application fee made out to Patuxent Commons

Still have questions? Email leasing@patuxentcommons.com with your question, and we will add to the list of FAQs with a response.