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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Virginia Beach city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Virginia Beach 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
- Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,667
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $53,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 55
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Virginia Beach city is administered by Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres., (757) 385-5750. 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 VA039. It reports 2,220 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Virginia Beach city
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach city
HUD records 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIS APTS | 999 Atlantis Dr, Virginia Beach 23451 | HUD-Assisted Property | 206 assisted | (757) 428-3200 |
| ATLANTIS MANOR | 745 Lawrence Dr, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (757) 463-9516 |
| CARRIAGE HOUSE OF VIRGINIA BEACH | 1000 Coach Cir, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 200 assisted | (757) 499-8593 |
| FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE | 1235 Friendship Sq, Virginia Beach 23451 | HUD-Assisted Property | 109 assisted | (757) 428-3748 |
| Glenshire Group Home | 734 Glenshire Dr, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 2 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Longwood Group Home | 4281 Longwood Rd, Virginia Beach 23453 | HUD-Assisted Property | 2 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Luther Manor | 350 Malibu Dr, Virginia Beach 23452 | HUD-Assisted Property | 123 assisted | (757) 463-3510 |
| Marlwood Group Home | 4810 Marlwood Way, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 2 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| New Sands Apartments | 6405 Auburn Dr, Virginia Beach 23464 | HUD-Assisted Property | 119 assisted | (757) 420-0891 |
| Old Oak Arch Group Home | 1498 Old Oak Arch, Virginia Beach 23453 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 468-7011 |
| Princess Anne Group Home | 5405 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (603) 223-0003 |
| Rock Creek | 709 Rock Creek Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 2 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| RUSSELL HOUSE, THE | 900 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach 23454 | HUD-Assisted Property | 122 assisted | (757) 481-0770 |
| Sullivan House | 2033 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach 23454 | HUD-Assisted Property | 67 assisted | (757) 563-9955 |
| Sullivan House Phase II | 2017 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach 23454 | HUD-Assisted Property | 65 assisted | (757) 563-9955 |
| Sweetwater Court | 5413 Sweetwater Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Twin Canal Village | 3718 Whitney Ct, Virginia Beach 23453 | HUD-Assisted Property | 300 assisted | (757) 471-7007 |
| Water Oak Home | 588 Water Oak Rd, Virginia Beach 23452 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Weymouth Home | 714 Weymouth Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Woods Edge Home | 4918 Woods Edge Rd, Virginia Beach 23462 | HUD-Assisted Property | 3 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 WEST I | 200 PRICE STREET, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 152 assisted | — |
| 200 WEST II | 200 PRICE STREET, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| ADEN PARK TOWNHOMES | 5175 WEAVER DR, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 125 assisted | — |
| ATLANTIS | 101 OCEAN SIDE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23451 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 208 assisted | — |
| BAKER WOODS | 544 BAKER ROAD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| BAYSIDE ROAD | 5327 BAYSIDE RD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23455 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| BETH SHOLOM SANDS | 6405 AUBURN DR, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| CEDAR GROVE | 904 BROAD MEADOWS BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| CITYWIDE HOMES 2001 | 1403 DOE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| CLOVERLEAF | 964 S MILITARY HWY, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| COMMONS AT PRINCESS ANNE | 4924 PRINCESS ANNE RD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 186 assisted | — |
| CRESCENT SQUARE | 1333 DIAMOND SPRINGS ROAD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23455 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| EASTWYCK VILLAGE | 1201 EDENHAM CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| EBBETTS PLAZA | 512 FEATHERSTONE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 90 assisted | — |
| FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE | 1235 FRIENDSHIP SQ, VIRGINIA BEACH 23451 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 109 assisted | — |
| GREENLAKES | 3218 GREEN LAKES DR, VIRGINIA BEACH 23452 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| HAMPTONS | 5781 LAKE EDWARD DR, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 87 assisted | — |
| HILLTOP SOUTH | 464 LISA SQ, VIRGINIA BEACH 23454 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| HOLLAND HOUSE I | 721 CHIMNEY HILL PKWY, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| HOLLAND HOUSE II | 721 CHIMNEY HILL PKWY, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
| JAMESTOWN COMMONS I | 1025 COLLEGE PARK BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 132 assisted | — |
| JAMESTOWN COMMONS II | 1025 COLLEGE PARK BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 132 assisted | — |
| LYNNHAVEN COVE | 5020 LYNNHAVEN PKWY, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 116 assisted | — |
| MAYFAIR I & II | 107 S COMANCHE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| OCEAN GATE EAST | 1453 GATE TREE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23454 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 174 assisted | — |
| PIPERS LANDING APTS | 401 RIVERS POST CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23454 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| SEA PINES | 940 MAXIMUS SQ, VIRGINIA BEACH 23451 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| SEASIDE HARBOR | 1801 MEDITERRANEAN AVENUE 5, VIRGINIA BEACH 23451 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| SILVER HILL AT GREAT NECK | 1537 MILL DAM RD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23454 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 95 assisted | — |
| SUMMER HAVEN | 800 BAKER ROAD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23462 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 57 assisted | — |
| TALLWOOD | 5704 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23464 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| THALIA LANDING | 4114 PITCH PINE CT, VIRGINIA BEACH 23452 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 154 assisted | — |
| TRANQUILITY AT THE LAKES | 5827 BURTON STATION ROAD, VIRGINIA BEACH 23455 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| TWIN CANAL VILLAGE | 3805 KEELBOAT CIR, VIRGINIA BEACH 23453 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 300 assisted | — |
| WESLEYAN PLACE | 5445 WESLEYAN DR, VIRGINIA BEACH 23455 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 91 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).