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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451

5 affordable buildings in 23451 · 39 more within 10 mi

Virginia Beach, VA 23451 has 5 income-restricted buildings: 5 tax credit, 2 Section 8, and 1 senior. 39 more are listed within 10 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

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Rents and income limits in 23451

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,030/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$81,200/yr
Renters in 23451 paying 30% or more of income on rent
53%

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.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size23451Wider area
Studio$1,790$1,470
1 bedroom$1,810$1,488
2 bedrooms$2,030$1,667
3 bedrooms$2,800$2,298
4 bedrooms$3,300$2,710

Wider area = Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 9 nearby ZIPs range from $1,840 (23459) to $2,280 (23456).

Census figures for 23451 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,779. Median household income $100,697. 47% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 26% 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 23451's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 23451

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Virginia Beach, VA 23451, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Virginia Beach, VA 23451 have openings?

These lists for Virginia Beach, VA 23451 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

Use the phone number on each building card in Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

In Virginia Beach, VA 23451, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 23451?

This directory lists 5 income-restricted buildings in Virginia Beach, VA 23451. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

Is there affordable housing near 23451?

Yes — this page also lists 39 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

Most income-restricted buildings in Virginia Beach, VA 23451 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 Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

For many programs in Virginia Beach, VA 23451, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

There is no single waiting list for Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Virginia Beach, VA 23451, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Virginia Beach, VA 23451 is $2,030 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.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Virginia Beach, VA 23451?

Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.

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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.

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