Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Virginia
1,675 affordable buildingsin 217 cities and towns
Virginia has 1,675 income-restricted buildings in 217 cities and towns — Richmond has the most on this list (159). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.
Cities with the most buildings
All cities and towns
- Richmond (159)
- Newport News (75)
- Norfolk (75)
- Arlington (67)
- Alexandria (59)
- Virginia Beach (52)
- Roanoke (50)
- Chesapeake (49)
- Portsmouth (40)
- Fredericksburg (39)
- Lynchburg (39)
- Charlottesville (38)
- Petersburg (29)
- Danville (28)
- Suffolk (28)
- Hampton (26)
- Henrico (25)
- Woodbridge (19)
- Manassas (16)
- Bristol (15)
- South Boston (15)
- Staunton (14)
- Culpeper (13)
- Ashburn (12)
- Falls Church (12)
- Martinsville (12)
- Radford (12)
- Williamsburg (12)
- Wytheville (12)
- Farmville (11)
- Franklin (11)
- Stafford (11)
- Blacksburg (10)
- Christiansburg (10)
- Emporia (10)
- Winchester (10)
- Abingdon (9)
- Harrisonburg (9)
- Fairfax (8)
- Lexington (8)
- Orange (8)
- South Hill (8)
- Bedford (7)
- Chester (7)
- Herndon (7)
- Midlothian (7)
- Reston (7)
- Rocky Mount (7)
- Smithfield (7)
- Sterling (7)
- Warrenton (7)
- Waynesboro (7)
- Bowling Green (6)
- Colonial Heights (6)
- Galax (6)
- Hopewell (6)
- King George (6)
- Lawrenceville (6)
- Leesburg (6)
- Spring Grove (6)
- Springfield (6)
- Tazewell (6)
- Woodstock (6)
- Amherst (5)
- Ashland (5)
- Bealeton (5)
- Berryville (5)
- Big Stone Gap (5)
- Blackstone (5)
- Dublin (5)
- Exmore (5)
- Gloucester (5)
- Kilmarnock (5)
- Mechanicsville (5)
- Norton (5)
- Pulaski (5)
- Spotsylvania (5)
- Triangle (5)
- Yorktown (5)
- Broadway (4)
- Buena Vista (4)
- Burke (4)
- Centreville (4)
- Chase City (4)
- Chesterfield (4)
- Clifton Forge (4)
- Damascus (4)
- Dumfries (4)
- Front Royal (4)
- Glen Allen (4)
- Gordonsville (4)
- Grottoes (4)
- Jonesville (4)
- Keysville (4)
- Lorton (4)
- Louisa (4)
- New Market (4)
- Onancock (4)
- Pearisburg (4)
- Richlands (4)
- Salem (4)
- Strasburg (4)
- Vinton (4)
- Warsaw (4)
- Appomattox (3)
- Cape Charles (3)
- Chantilly (3)
- Colonial Beach (3)
- Courtland (3)
- Gate City (3)
- Hillsville (3)
- Lebanon (3)
- Luray (3)
- Madison Heights (3)
- Marion (3)
- Mc Lean (3)
- Montross (3)
- Prince George (3)
- Purcellville (3)
- Saltville (3)
- Sandston (3)
- Tappahannock (3)
- Toano (3)
- Victoria (3)
- Waverly (3)
- West Point (3)
- Appalachia (2)
- Aylett (2)
- Belle Haven (2)
- Charles City (2)
- Chatham (2)
- Cheriton (2)
- Clarksville (2)
- Covington (2)
- Crewe (2)
- Fishersville (2)
- Floyd (2)
- Gretna (2)
- Independence (2)
- Jarratt (2)
- Locust Grove (2)
- Madison (2)
- Mathews (2)
- Middleburg (2)
- Mint Spring (2)
- New Castle (2)
- Pembroke (2)
- Pennington Gap (2)
- Raphine (2)
- Remington (2)
- Ruckersville (2)
- Shenandoah (2)
- Stanardsville (2)
- Stephens City (2)
- Stuart (2)
- The Plains (2)
- Timberville (2)
- Urbanna (2)
- Vienna (2)
- Wakefield (2)
- Weyers Cave (2)
- Windsor (2)
- Wise (2)
- Alberta (1)
- Altavista (1)
- Amelia Court House (1)
- Annandale (1)
- Bassett (1)
- Blairs (1)
- Bluefield (1)
- Boykins (1)
- Clintwood (1)
- Coeburn (1)
- Craigsville (1)
- Crozet (1)
- Cullen (1)
- Dante (1)
- Deltaville (1)
- Drakes Branch (1)
- Duffield (1)
- Dungannon (1)
- Dunn Loring (1)
- Elkton (1)
- Fries (1)
- Gainesville (1)
- Glasgow (1)
- Glen Lyn (1)
- Greenbush (1)
- Hayes (1)
- Hot Springs (1)
- La Crosse (1)
- Lively (1)
- Locust Dale (1)
- Lovingston (1)
- Marshall (1)
- Middletown (1)
- Millboro (1)
- Morattico (1)
- Nassawadox (1)
- Natural Bridge (1)
- Oakton (1)
- Parksley (1)
- Pound (1)
- Quantico (1)
- Reedville (1)
- Rich Creek (1)
- Rose Hill (1)
- Ruther Glen (1)
- Saint Paul (1)
- Scottsville (1)
- Shipman (1)
- Stanley (1)
- Stuarts Draft (1)
- Toms Brook (1)
- Vansant (1)
- Woodlawn (1)
- Zuni (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there affordable housing in Virginia?
Yes — this directory lists 1,675 income-restricted buildings across 217 Virginia cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.
Which cities in Virginia have affordable housing?
Every Virginia city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk, Arlington, Alexandria. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.
How do I find Section 8 housing in Virginia?
Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.
Do Virginia affordable housing lists show vacancies?
No. VA building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing in Virginia?
Search a Virginia ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.
What is the income limit for affordable housing in Virginia?
HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of Virginia. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Virginia?
Virginia has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.
Can I use Section 8 in any VA city?
A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.