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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Suffolk city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Suffolk 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
- Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,667
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $53,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 31
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Suffolk city is administered by Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, (757) 539-2100. 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 VA025. It reports 1,245 Housing Choice Voucher units and 260 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Suffolk city
Suffolk city is in HUD’s Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $107,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $37,700 |
| 2 people | $43,100 |
| 3 people | $48,500 |
| 4 people | $53,850 |
| 5 people | $58,200 |
| 6 people | $62,500 |
| 7 people | $66,800 |
| 8 people | $71,100 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,650 | $37,700 | $60,350 |
| 2 people | $25,850 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 3 people | $29,100 | $48,500 | $77,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,850 | $86,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,200 | $93,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,500 | $99,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,800 | $106,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,100 | $113,750 |
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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,470 | $1,488 | $1,667 | $2,298 | $2,710 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,470 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,488 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,667 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,298 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 / 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 METRO47260M47260. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Suffolk city
HUD records 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett House | 130 Suburban Dr, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 925-1667 |
| Bettie S. Davis Village | 100 Dover Ct, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (757) 539-6005 |
| Finney Avenue Residence | 404 Finney Ave, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (757) 925-2408 |
| Gabriels Place | 805 Jefferson St, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 255-7103 |
| HERITAGE ACRES | 1015 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 76 assisted | (757) 934-3460 |
| Jays Place Group Home | 1406 Blythewood Ln, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 242-3261 |
| Kings Fork Road | 401 Kings Fork Rd, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | — | (877) 833-0784 |
| Magnolia Gardens | 219 Prospect Rd, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 67 assisted | (757) 923-4260 |
| Reggies Place | 641 Adkins Cir, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 255-2060 |
| WILKINS GROUP HOME | 437 Jackson St, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 925-2343 |
| William H. Plummer Plaza aka Belleville Senior | 5520 Townpoint Rd, Suffolk 23435 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (757) 686-0755 |
| WILSON PINES APARTMENTS | 2525 E Washington St, Suffolk 23434 | HUD-Assisted Property | 104 assisted | (757) 934-0333 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOREY PARK | 804 W Constance Rd, Suffolk 23434 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (757) 539-2100 |
| COLANDER BISHOP MEADOWS | 925 Brook Ave Apt 100, Suffolk 23434 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (757) 539-2100 |
| HOFFLER APARTMENTS | 2210 E Washington St, Suffolk 23434 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (757) 539-2100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBORS AT SHOULDERS HILL | 5616 SHOULDERS HILL ROAD, SUFFOLK 23435 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 111 assisted | — |
| BELLEVILLE HARBOUR | 4000 BELLEHARBOUR CIR, SUFFOLK 23435 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| BELLEVILLE MEADOWS | 5609 PLUMMER BLVD, SUFFOLK 23435 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 128 assisted | — |
| BETTIE S. DAVIS VILLAGE | 100 DOVER COURT, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| CHUCKATUCK SQUARE | 5757 GODWIN BLVD, SUFFOLK 23432 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| CONSTANCE MANOR | 809 SECOND AVE, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 16 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE ACRES | 1015 NANSEMOND PKWY S, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| KING'S LANDING APTS | 1000 LITTON LN, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| LYNNHILL COMMONS I | 116 NANCY DR, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| LYNNHILL COMMONS II | 116 NANCY DR, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| OCTOBER STATION | 2028 FREENEY AVENUE, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| ORCHARDS | 1050 BELLE ORCHARD LN, SUFFOLK 23435 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| RESIDENCES AT OCTOBER | 2024 FREENEY AVE, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| VILLAS AT OCTOBER | 2028 FREENEY AVENUE, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| WELLONS STREET PROJECT | 401 WELLONS ST, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 6 assisted | — |
| WILSON PINES | 2525 E WASHINGTON STREET, SUFFOLK 23434 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 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).