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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Hampton city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Hampton 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
- Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,667
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $53,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 32
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Hampton city is administered by Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (757) 727-6337. 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 VA017. It reports 3,259 Housing Choice Voucher units and 290 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Hampton city
Hampton 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 Hampton city
HUD records 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTURY PLAZA APARTMENTS | 135 Lassiter Dr, Hampton 23666 | HUD-Assisted Property | 120 assisted | (757) 838-1816 |
| City Line Apartments | 9 Mytilene Dr, Newport News 23605 | HUD-Assisted Property | 200 assisted | (757) 838-5553 |
| Diggs Drive Group Home | 117 Diggs Dr, Hampton 23666 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 343-5413 |
| LANGLEY SQUARE II APARTMENTS | 112 Doolittle Rd, Hampton 23669 | HUD-Assisted Property | 253 assisted | (757) 722-4894 |
| Orcutt Townhomes I | 900 36th St, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (795) 928-2620 |
| PAULA MARIA III | 100 Martha Lee Dr, Hampton 23666 | HUD-Assisted Property | 198 assisted | (757) 826-8925 |
| SETON MANOR | 215 Marcella Rd, Hampton 23666 | HUD-Assisted Property | 112 assisted | (757) 827-6512 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHE MANOR | 900 36th St, Newport News 23607 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (757) 928-2620 |
| LANGLEY VILLAGE | 9 Langley Ave, Hampton 23669 | Public Housing Development | 146 total | (757) 727-6337 |
| Old Point Homes | 26 Godspeed Way, Hampton 23663 | Public Housing Development | 27 total | (757) 727-6337 |
| Patterson Crossing | 41 Patterson Ave, Hampton 23669 | Public Housing Development | 19 total | (757) 727-6337 |
| PHOEBUS | 111 Cameron St, Hampton 23663 | Public Housing Development | 98 total | (757) 727-6337 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEPORT | 109 BRIDGEPORT COVE DR, HAMPTON 23663 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 180 assisted | — |
| CENTURY PLAZA | 135 LASSITER DR, HAMPTON 23666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| COURTYARD APTS | 911 W QUEEN ST, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 18 assisted | — |
| DERBY RUN I | 6 DERBY DR, HAMPTON 23666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 160 assisted | — |
| DERBY RUN II | 6 DERBY DR, HAMPTON 23666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| KING S ARMS | 1010 NORTH KING STREET, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| KING STREET COMMONS | 24 SALISBURY WAY, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 184 assisted | — |
| MONTEREY (HAMPTON CITY) | 603 LASALLE AVE, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| OLD POINT HOMES | 13 GODSPEED WAY, HAMPTON 23663 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 27 assisted | — |
| PARK PLACE ONE | 703 CHILDS AVE, HAMPTON 23661 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| PATTERSON CROSSING | 911-913 WEST QUEEN STREET, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 19 assisted | — |
| ROWE STREET ONE | 1121 ROWE ST, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 3 assisted | — |
| SHELL GARDENS | 2211 SHELL RD, HAMPTON 23661 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| SINCLAIR COMMONS | 232 W GILBERT ST, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 138 assisted | — |
| SOMERSET AT TOWN CENTER | 211 MARCELLA RD, HAMPTON 23666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 114 assisted | — |
| SUNSET CREEK | 4020 VICTORIA BLVD, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 160 assisted | — |
| TIDEWATER SENIORS | 1446 W QUEEN ST, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 140 assisted | — |
| WATERFORD POINTE | 105 LAKESHORE DRIVE EAST, HAMPTON 23666 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| WILSONDALE WORK FORCE | 825 JONQUIL LN, HAMPTON 23669 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| WOODLANDS AT PHOEBUS | 151 OLD BUCKROE RD, HAMPTON 23663 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 27 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).