Applying is straightforward. Here’s how:

• Visit our Floor Plans page and select the layout you want.
• Review available units and click “Start Application.”
• Each adult (18+) in the household needs a separate email address and applicant portal.
• Pay the application fee of $13 per adult.
• Complete all signatures within 24 hours — incomplete applications are cancelled automatically and cannot be recovered.

Please ensure you have all income documentation ready before you start the application.

The review process may take up to 2 weeks and happens in two phases:

• Phase 1: Background check. If approved or conditionally approved, your application moves forward.
• Phase 2: A compliance team assesses your eligibility for the LIHTC affordable housing program.

Responding quickly to any document requests is important — delays in documentation can slow your application or result in cancellation.

Gather the following before you start your application:

• Government-issued photo ID for every adult (18+) household member
• Proof of all income sources for every household member (pay stubs, tax returns, Social Security letters, child support documentation, etc.)
• Separate email addresses for each adult — each must create their own applicant portal

All income must be documented and submitted; missing documentation will delay processing. Visit our Affordable Housing Qualifications page to view all requirements.

Yes. Bluff View at Frederick Creek participates in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a federal initiative that supports the development of high-quality affordable rental housing. This means Bluff View offers below-market rents to households that meet income guidelines — without sacrificing modern finishes, amenities, or community quality.

Household income limits and full-time student household limitations apply. Learn more about qualifying on our affordable housing qualifications page.

LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) is a federal program created in 1986 that gives tax incentives to developers who build or renovate affordable rental housing. Communities like Bluff View are required to rent to households below certain income thresholds at rents that remain affordable.

Importantly, rent at Bluff View is not calculated based on your individual income — it is a fixed monthly rate. If you qualify income-wise, you pay the standard rent, regardless of whether you’re at the low or high end of the income range.

Bluff View at Frederick Creek’s income limits are set at 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Your total gross household income (before taxes) must be under the following amounts:

• 1 person: $60,480
• 2 people: $69,120
• 3 people: $77,760
• 4 people: $86,340
• 5 people: $93,300
• 6 people: $100,200
• 7 people: $107,100

The limits may be adjusted annually by HUD.

Your household’s gross monthly income must be at least 2 times the monthly rent. For example:

• If your rent is $1,199/month → minimum household income: $2,398/month ($28,776/year)
• If your rent is $1,399/month → minimum household income: $2,798/month ($33,576/year)
• If your rent is $1,599/month → minimum household income: $3,198/month ($38,376/year)

Yes! Bluff View at Frederick Creek welcomes up to 2 pets per apartment. Dogs and cats are welcome (breed restrictions apply for dogs). Bluff View at Frederick Creek also features a dedicated dog run for your pup to stretch their legs.

• Maximum: 2 pets per apartment
• Pet feet: $200 nonrefundable per pet
• Pet deposit: $300 refundable per pet
• Pet rent: $50/month per pet

The following dog breeds are not permitted at Bluff View at Frederick Creek:

• Akitas
• Chow Chows
• Doberman Pinschers
• German Shepherds
• Huskies
• Malamutes
• Pit Bulls
• Presa Canarios
• Rottweilers
• Staffordshire Terriers
• Wolf-Hybrids

Have questions about a specific breed? Contact our leasing team before applying.