Blue Ridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Charlottesville, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blue Ridge Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charlottesville, VA with 40 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average.
40
total units
80%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 746 Prospect Ave Apt A, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,159/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,865/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Blue Ridge Commons
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 746 Prospect Ave Apt A, Charlottesville; 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 (~$433/mo average here).
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- Midway Manor PB Section 8
- Woods Edge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookdale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park's Edge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Friendship Court LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South First St Phase I Public Housing | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| 1316 Early St LIHTC | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| Crossings at Fourth & Pre LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
| 221 Ninth Street S W LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
| Crescent Halls Phase 1 Public Housing | Charlottesville | 1.4 km |
| Kindlewood Phase 1 PB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Charlottesville | 1.4 km |
| Monticello Manor §811 | Charlottesville | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charlottesville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blue Ridge Commons have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Blue Ridge Commons?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 Blue Ridge Commons?
Contact the management office at 746 Prospect Ave Apt A in Charlottesville. 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.