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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Amherst County, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Amherst County, 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
- Not linked in HUD data
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,117
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $44,150
- HUD-recorded properties
- 8
Who administers housing assistance here
HUD’s records do not link a housing authority to Amherst County: no authority operates public housing here and none has its office here. Voucher jurisdictions are not published by HUD, so an authority based elsewhere in Virginia may serve this county. Contact one of the authorities below, or your state’s housing agency, and ask which one covers your address.
FY2026 income limits for Amherst County
Amherst County is in HUD’s Lynchburg, VA MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $88,300).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,950 |
| 2 people | $35,350 |
| 3 people | $39,750 |
| 4 people | $44,150 |
| 5 people | $47,700 |
| 6 people | $51,250 |
| 7 people | $54,750 |
| 8 people | $58,300 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,550 | $30,950 | $49,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,350 | $56,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,700 | $76,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,250 | $82,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,750 | $87,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,300 | $93,300 |
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 Lynchburg, VA MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $965 | $971 | $1,117 | $1,547 | $1,678 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $965 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $971 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,117 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,547 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,678 / 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 METRO31340M31340. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Amherst County
HUD records 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMHERST GROUP HOME | 108 Whipporwill Cir, Madison Heights 24572 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (434) 847-9059 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMHERST ACRES #2 | 606 WALNUT ST, AMHERST 24521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 5 assisted | — |
| AMHERST ACRES II | 137 WALNUT ST, AMHERST 24521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 5 assisted | — |
| AMHERST ACRES III | 167 WALNUT ST, AMHERST 24521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| AMHERST VILLAGE | 149 NEWINGTON DR, AMHERST 24521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| PHELPS ROAD PLACE | PHELPS RD, MADISON HEIGHTS | LIHTC Affordable Property | 22 assisted | — |
| RUTLEDGE HILLS | 122 DULWICH DR, AMHERST 24521 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| WILLOW BRANCH | 115 BRANCH DRIVE, MADISON HEIGHTS 24572 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 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).