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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Charlottesville city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Charlottesville city, Virginia. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Charlottesville Redev & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,642
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $69,150
- HUD-recorded properties
- 28
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Charlottesville city is administered by Charlottesville Redev & Housing Authority, (434) 326-4672. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code VA016. It reports 677 Housing Choice Voucher units and 346 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Charlottesville city
Charlottesville city is in HUD’s Charlottesville, VA MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $139,800).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $48,450 |
| 2 people | $55,350 |
| 3 people | $62,250 |
| 4 people | $69,150 |
| 5 people | $74,700 |
| 6 people | $80,250 |
| 7 people | $85,750 |
| 8 people | $91,300 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,200 | $55,350 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,350 | $62,250 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,500 | $69,150 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,850 | $74,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,150 | $80,250 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,500 | $85,750 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,300 | $141,000 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Charlottesville, VA MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,279 | $1,442 | $1,642 | $1,997 | $2,458 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,279 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,442 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,642 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,997 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,458 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO16820M16820. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Charlottesville city
HUD records 28 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE RIDGE COMMONS | 746 Prospect Ave Apt A, Charlottesville 22903 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (434) 295-3094 |
| CARLTON AVENUE GROUP HOME | 1212 Carlton Ave, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (434) 978-2007 |
| EPHPHATHA VILLAGE | 1014 Ridge St, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (434) 295-3094 |
| Friendship Court | 418 Garrett St, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 64 assisted | (434) 295-8005 |
| Grady Avenue Group Home | 1012 Grady Ave, Charlottesville 22903 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (434) 996-8425 |
| Kindlewood – Phase 1 | 418 Garrett St, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (434) 817-0661 |
| Kindlewood – Phase 2 | 460 Garrett St, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (434) 817-0661 |
| Midway Manor | 100 Ridge St, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 98 assisted | (434) 971-6770 |
| Monticello Manor | 402 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (434) 971-2525 |
| Spruce Street Group Home | 309 Spruce St, Charlottesville 22902 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (434) 971-2525 |
| WISEMAN HOUSE | 222 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville 22903 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (434) 295-5973 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Halls Phase 1 | 500 1st St S, Charlottesville 22902 | Public Housing Development | 105 total | (434) 326-4672 |
| SCATTERED SITES | 2021 Michie Dr Apt A, Charlottesville 22901 | Public Housing Development | 62 total | (434) 326-4672 |
| SCATTERED SITES | 711 6th St SE Apt A, Charlottesville 22902 | Public Housing Development | 19 total | (434) 326-4672 |
| SOUTH FIRST ST PHASE I | 1052 1st St S, Charlottesville 22902 | Public Housing Development | 34 total | (434) 326-4672 |
| WESTHAVEN | 802 Hardy Dr Apt A, Charlottesville 22903 | Public Housing Development | 126 total | (434) 326-4672 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1316 EARLY ST | 1316 EARLY ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 6 assisted | — |
| 221 NINTH STREET S W | 221 NINTH ST SW, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22903 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| BLUE RIDGE COMMONS | 746 PROSPECT AVE, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22903 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 167 assisted | — |
| CARLTON VIEWS I | 1337 CARLTON AVENUE, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 54 assisted | — |
| CROSSINGS AT FOURTH & PRE | 401 FOURTH ST NW, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22903 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| FRIENDSHIP COURT | 418 GARRETT ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| HEARTHWOOD APTS | 2111 MICHIE DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22901 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 assisted | — |
| MEWS ON LITTLE HIGH STREET | 1111 LITTLE HIGH ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| MONTICELLO VISTA | 1400 MONTICELLO RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| SHORT 18TH STREET | 1412 SHORT 18TH ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
| TIMBERLAKE PLACE | 1512 E MARKET ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
| VIRNITA COURT | 800 ROSE HILL DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE 22903 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 9 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).