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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Lynchburg city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Lynchburg 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
- Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,117
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $44,150
- HUD-recorded properties
- 42
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Lynchburg city is administered by Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (434) 485-7200. 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 VA013. It reports 1,224 Housing Choice Voucher units and 328 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Lynchburg city
Lynchburg city 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 Lynchburg city
HUD records 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Creek Apts. | 679 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg 24502 | HUD-Assisted Property | 85 assisted | (804) 237-0190 |
| Clear Brook Apartments | 3004 Hill St, Lynchburg 24501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 71 assisted | (434) 845-2155 |
| COLLEGE HILL TOWNHOUSES | 515 11th St, Lynchburg 24504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 90 assisted | (434) 528-8534 |
| Frank Roane Apts. | 900 Federal St, Lynchburg 24504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 26 assisted | (434) 528-0737 |
| Lynchburg High Apartments | 1301 Park Ave, Lynchburg 24501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (434) 847-9059 |
| LYNCHBURG SUPERVISED APTS | 1000 Rockbridge Ave, Lynchburg 24501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (434) 847-9059 |
| MCGURK HOUSE | 2425 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg 24501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 89 assisted | (434) 846-2425 |
| MILL WOODS APTS | 6224 Old Mill Rd, Lynchburg 24502 | HUD-Assisted Property | 128 assisted | (434) 239-6888 |
| Residences at Hillcrest | 3000 Birchwood Dr, Lynchburg 24501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 103 assisted | (804) 528-0373 |
| SHALOM APTS | 700 Federal St, Lynchburg 24504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (434) 847-9059 |
| THE MEADOWS | 2315 Yorktown Ave, Lynchburg 24501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 66 assisted | (434) 845-6666 |
| Waters at James Rivers | 808 Greenfield Dr, Lynchburg 24501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 276 assisted | (434) 845-2274 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHWOOD APARTMENTS | 101 Hillside Ct, Lynchburg 24501 | Public Housing Development | 103 total | (434) 485-7200 |
| BROOKSIDE | 89 Belle Terre Dr Apt 1301, Lynchburg 24501 | Public Housing Development | 125 total | (434) 485-7200 |
| DEARINGTON HILLS | 401 Chambers St, Lynchburg 24501 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (434) 485-7200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 HEMLOCK | 1417 EARLY ST, LYNCHBURG 24503 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 7 assisted | — |
| 1129 RIVERMONT AVE | 1129 RIVERMONT AVE, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 613 MONROE ST | 613 MONROE ST, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| ARMSTRONG PLACE | 1721 MONSVIEW PLACE, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| CAREY HOUSE | 1103 RIVERMONT AVE, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 14 assisted | — |
| CENTRAL CITY HOMES | 451 RIVERMONT AVE, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 13 assisted | — |
| COLLEGE HILL HOMES | 517 MADISON ST, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| DEERWOOD/ QUAIL RIDGE | 600 REUSENS RD, LYNCHBURG 24503 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 136 assisted | — |
| ENGEL HISTORIC PROPERTIES | 601 JACKSON ST, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| FRANK ROANE | 900 FEDERAL STREET, LYNCHBURG 24505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
| GATEWAY | 300 12TH ST, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| HILLTOP HOMES | 2005 GRACE ST, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| JAMES CROSSING | 808 GREENFIELD DR, LYNCHBURG 24501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 288 assisted | — |
| JEFFERSON HOUSE SENIOR | 1818 LANGHORNE SQ, LYNCHBURG 24501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 98 assisted | — |
| JOBBERS OVERALL | 1423 KEMPER ST, LYNCHBURG 24501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| KEMPER LOFTS | 1401 KEMPER ST, LYNCHBURG 24501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| LYNCHBURG HIGH | 1301 PARK AVE, LYNCHBURG 24501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| MEADOWS APTS (LYNCHBURG CITY) | 2700 YORKTOWN AVE, LYNCHBURG 24501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| MIRIAM'S HOUSE | 409 MAGNOLIA ST, LYNCHBURG 24503 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 13 assisted | — |
| OLD FOREST VILLAGE | 2550 ANTHONY PLACE, LYNCHBURG 24501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| SHALOM | 710 FEDERAL ST, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 46 assisted | — |
| TIMBER RIDGE CROSSING | 7500 TIMBERLAKE RD, LYNCHBURG 24502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| TIMBER RIDGE II | 7502 TIMBERLAKE RD, LYNCHBURG 24502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| TINBRIDGE MANOR | 701 HOLLINS ST, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| VICTORIA RIDGE | 840 VICTORIA AVE, LYNCHBURG 24504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| VISTAS AT DREAMING CREEK | 7612 TIMBERLAKE RD, LYNCHBURG 24502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| WESLEY | 1201 LONG MEADOWS DR, LYNCHBURG 24502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 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).