Chatham Square LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Alexandria, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chatham Square is a Public Housing community in Alexandria, VA with 52 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $889/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
52
total units
98%
occupancy
$889
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 Cook St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Map → |
| Average household income | $40,906/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,203/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
How to apply at Chatham Square
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 427 Cook St, Alexandria; 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 (~$889/mo average here).
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- Brent Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Spring Gardens PB Section 8
- Ladrey Building Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage at Old Town PB Section 8 | Alexandria | 1.4 km |
| Wingate Towers & Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.8 km |
| South Capitol Multifamily Bldg. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 3.4 km |
| Livingston Place at Southern Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 3.5 km |
| Friendship Courts Apts LIHTC | Washington | 3.5 km |
| Worthington Woods Apts LIHTC | Washington | 4 km |
| Belmont Crossing LIHTC | Washington | 4 km |
| Southern Hills Apts PB Section 8 | Washington | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Alexandria
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chatham Square have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Chatham Square?
Residents report average rents near $889/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 Chatham Square?
Contact the management office at 427 Cook St in Alexandria. 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.