Bowling Green IV — Income-Restricted Housing in Norfolk, VA 23504
1429 Godfrey Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
50 units · 1–3 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2006
- Income limit
- 50% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 10 1 bedroom · 19 2 bedrooms · 21 3 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Broad Creek Phase IV/BG Phase IV
1449 Godfrey Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
0 mi away
50 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 26 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Broad Creek Phase IV/MM Phase IV
1416 Norchester Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
0.2 mi away
38 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 24 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Broad Creek Phase III/BG Phase III
3058 Beachmont Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
0.4 mi away
45 units · 35 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Broad Creek Phase III/MM Phase III
1372 Kenton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
0.4 mi away
58 units · 46 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 25 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Broad Creek Phase V
2508 Joe Austin Dr, Norfolk, VA 23504
0.4 mi away
50 units · 1–4+ BR
- Apply through Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 24 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Rents and income limits in 23504
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,410/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $56,400/yr
- Renters in 23504 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 59%
Income limits (2026)
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area · median family income $107,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,650 | $37,700 | $60,350 |
| 2 | $25,850 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 3 | $29,100 | $48,500 | $77,550 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $53,850 | $86,150 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $58,200 | $93,050 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $62,500 | $99,950 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $66,800 | $106,850 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $71,100 | $113,750 |
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 | 23504 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,240 | $1,470 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,488 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,667 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,298 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,710 |
Wider area = Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,400 (23523) to $1,870 (23510).
Census figures for 23504 (2020–2024 average): median rent $957. Median household income $44,659. 61% of homes are rented. 59% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 33% 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 23504's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 23504Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Bowling Green IV?
No phone is listed for Bowling Green IV. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Bowling Green IV Section 8 housing?
Bowling Green IV is listed as income-restricted housing in Norfolk, VA 23504 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Bowling Green IV?
Public records list 50 units at Bowling Green IV in Norfolk, VA 23504. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Bowling Green IV?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 23504 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Bowling Green IV?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Bowling Green IV in Norfolk, VA 23504. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Norfolk, VA 23504?
Most income-restricted buildings in Norfolk, VA 23504 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 $37,700, and $53,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($60,350 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 Norfolk, VA 23504?
For many programs in Norfolk, VA 23504, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $37,700 a year for 1 person and $53,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $60,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Norfolk, VA 23504?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Norfolk, VA 23504, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Norfolk, VA 23504 is $1,410 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.
Does Bowling Green IV take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Bowling Green IV has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Norfolk, VA 23504 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Bowling Green IV.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.