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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Norfolk city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Norfolk 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
- Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,667
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $53,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 75
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Norfolk city is administered by Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (757) 623-1111. 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 VA006. It reports 5,464 Housing Choice Voucher units and 2,048 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Norfolk city
Norfolk 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 Norfolk city
HUD records 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annetta M. Lane Apartments | 2734 Gate House Rd, Norfolk 23504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (757) 622-2386 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 1009 Middlesex St, Norfolk 23523 | HUD-Assisted Property | 35 assisted | (757) 543-5066 |
| Bertha Street | 3501 Bertha St, Norfolk 23513 | HUD-Assisted Property | 3 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Braywood Manor | 7000 Auburn Ave, Norfolk 23513 | HUD-Assisted Property | 238 assisted | (757) 857-4496 |
| CALVARY TOWERS | 850 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk 23504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 112 assisted | (757) 446-0850 |
| Cogic High Rise Apartments | 2412 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk 23504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 148 assisted | (757) 622-2513 |
| Colonial Hall Apts. | 3412 Colonial Ave, Norfolk 23508 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (757) 853-5240 |
| Grace Place | 2735 Corprew Ave, Norfolk 23504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (757) 627-8552 |
| Granby House | 100 Suburban Pkwy, Norfolk 23505 | HUD-Assisted Property | 154 assisted | (757) 583-6330 |
| Kennon Avenue | 2504 Kennon Ave, Norfolk 23513 | HUD-Assisted Property | 3 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| LAKEWOOD PLAZA | 5631 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk 23509 | HUD-Assisted Property | 191 assisted | (757) 857-5445 |
| Lexington Park Apts | 1225 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk 23504 | HUD-Assisted Property | 180 assisted | (757) 625-3108 |
| Moultrie Drive | 1410 Moultrie Ave, Norfolk 23509 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | — |
| Moultrie Drive | 1408 Moultrie Ave, Norfolk 23509 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | — |
| Oak Park Apts | 1500 Berkley Avenue Ext, Norfolk 23523 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (757) 625-3108 |
| South Hampton Roads Apartments | 112 Cromwell Pkwy, Norfolk 23505 | HUD-Assisted Property | 25 assisted | (757) 587-3414 |
| Suburban House | 110 Suburban Pkwy, Norfolk 23505 | HUD-Assisted Property | 154 assisted | (757) 588-6256 |
| Sumler Terrace | 720 Appomattox St, Norfolk 23523 | HUD-Assisted Property | 126 assisted | (757) 962-6561 |
| Thole Street Group Home | 170 Thole St, Norfolk 23505 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 489-3958 |
| Tucker House Apartments | 7700 Armfield Ave, Norfolk 23505 | HUD-Assisted Property | 126 assisted | (757) 489-7770 |
| Village Gardens | 1225 W 39th St, Norfolk 23508 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (757) 440-4180 |
| Village Pointe Apartments | 1220 38th St, Norfolk 23508 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (757) 423-8100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Creek Phase II/BG Phase II | 3032 Woodland Ave, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 43 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| Broad Creek Phase III/BG Phase III | 3058 Beachmont Ave, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 45 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| Broad Creek Phase III/MM Phase III | 1372 Kenton Ave, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 58 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| Broad Creek Phase IV/BG Phase IV | 1449 Godfrey Ave, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| Broad Creek Phase IV/MM Phase IV | 1416 Norchester Ave, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 38 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| Broad Creek Phase V | 2508 Joe Austin Dr, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| Broad Creek PhaseII/MM Phase II | 1368 Herbert Collins Way, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 66 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| CALVERT | 921 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 308 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| DIGGS PRK | 1758 Vernon Dr, Norfolk 23523 | Public Housing Development | 101 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| EULALIE BOBBITT | 5920 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk 23502 | Public Housing Development | 84 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| HUNTERSVILLE | 825 Goff St, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | 91 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| OAKLEAF PARK | 1712 Green Leaf Dr, Norfolk 23523 | Public Housing Development | 256 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| ROBERT PARTREA | 701 Easy St, Norfolk 23505 | Public Housing Development | 114 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| YOUNG PARK | 201 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk 23510 | Public Housing Development | 744 total | (757) 623-1111 |
| YOUNG PARK | 1343 Herbert Collins Way, Norfolk 23504 | Public Housing Development | — | (757) 623-1111 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1233 MALTBY AVE | 1233 MALTBY AVE, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 828 S MAIN ST | 828 S MAIN ST, NORFOLK 23523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 1 assisted | — |
| 859 LEXINGTON ST | 859 LEXINGTON ST, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| ARBOR POINTE | 502 GRANTHAM RD, NORFOLK 23505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 308 assisted | — |
| ARCHERS GREEN | 261 SUBURBAN PKWY, NORFOLK 23505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| BELL DIAMOND MANOR | 1009 MIDDLESEX STREET, NORFOLK 23523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 128 assisted | — |
| BERKLEY SQUARE | 7139 SEWELLS POINT RD, NORFOLK 23513 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| BOWLING GREEN III | 3260 WOODLAND AVE, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| BOWLING GREEN IV | 1429 GODFREY AVE, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| BROAD CREEK PHASE V | 2500-2592 JOE AUSTIN DRIVE, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| CAMPOSTELLA AT CLAIRMONT I | 851 CEDAR STREET, NORFOLK 23523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| CAMPOSTELLA AT CLAIRMONT II | 851 CEDAR STREET, NORFOLK 23523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| CHURCH STREET STATION STUDIOS | 2016 CHURCH STREET, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| COLONIAL | 131 HOUGH AVE, NORFOLK 23523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 6 assisted | — |
| COTTAGE BRIDGE MIDRISE | 7408 TIDEWATER DRIVE, NORFOLK 23505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| CROMWELL HOUSE | 114 CROMWELL PARKWAY, NORFOLK 23505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 205 assisted | — |
| FRANKLIN ARMS | 2500 E PRINCESS ANNE RD, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| GOSNOLD SRO | 2425 GOSNOLD AVE, NORFOLK 23517 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| GRANDY VILLAGE | 3151 KIMBALL TER, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 271 assisted | — |
| LEXINGTON PARK | 1225 TIDEWATER DR, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 180 assisted | — |
| MARINERS WATCH | 549 MARINERS WAY, NORFOLK 23503 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 434 assisted | — |
| MARSHALL MANOR II | 1363 KENTON AVE, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| MARSHALL MANOR III | 1375 ROBERTS RD, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 58 assisted | — |
| MARSHALL MANOR IV | 2814 E PRINCESS ANNE RD, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| MISSION COLLEGE I | 1318 LEAD ST, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 130 assisted | — |
| OAK PARK (NORFOLK) | 1500 BERKLEY AVE EXT, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| PARKWOOD MANOR | 1405 MEADS RD, NORFOLK 23505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| POINTE AT PICKETT FARMS | 5424 GREENPLAIN ROAD, NORFOLK 23502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| PRIME PROPERTIES | 1244 HANSON AVE, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| QUILL | 5424 GREENPLAIN ROAD, NORFOLK 23502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 180 assisted | — |
| RIVERPOINT | 452 PAINTER ST, NORFOLK 23505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 110 assisted | — |
| SHOREWOOD COVE | 293 CORPORATE BLVD, NORFOLK 23502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 132 assisted | — |
| SOUTHWIND | 7840 DALLAS ST, NORFOLK 23505 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| ST. PAULS | 494 ST. PAULS BLVD., NORFOLK 23510 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| STONEBRIDGE MANOR | 5432 TIDEWATER DR, NORFOLK 23509 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 153 assisted | — |
| SUMLER TERRACE APARTMENTS | 720 APPOMATTOX STREET, NORFOLK 23523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 126 assisted | — |
| THE BANKS AT BERKLEY | 701 SOUTH MAIN STREET, NORFOLK 23523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| VILLA TERRACE | 2804 WAVERLY WAY, NORFOLK 23504 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 81 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).