Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts PB Section 8 Roanoke, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roanoke, VA with 244 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $177/month on average.
244
total units
95%
occupancy
$177
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3530 Dona Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 Map → |
| Average household income | $6,937/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,566/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 33% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 3530 Dona Dr NW, Roanoke; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$177/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 1.7 km |
| Shenandoah Village LIHTC | Roanoke | 1.7 km |
| Village in Roanoke LIHTC | Roanoke | 1.7 km |
| Blue Ridge Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.7 km |
| Oak Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2 km |
| Hackley Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2 km |
| Ferncliff South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
| Stratford Village PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts?
Residents report average rents near $177/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts?
Contact the management office at 3530 Dona Dr NW in Roanoke. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.