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
Address427 Cook St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Map →
Average household income$40,906/yr
Average personal income$14,203/yr
People per unit2.9
Moved in within last year6%
Households below 30% AMI58%
Households below 50% AMI88%

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 427 Cook St, Alexandria; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$889/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Alexandria

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Heritage at Old Town PB Section 8Alexandria1.4 km
Wingate Towers & Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Washington2.8 km
South Capitol Multifamily Bldg. LIHTCPB Section 8Washington3.4 km
Livingston Place at Southern Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8Washington3.5 km
Friendship Courts Apts LIHTCWashington3.5 km
Worthington Woods Apts LIHTCWashington4 km
Belmont Crossing LIHTCWashington4 km
Southern Hills Apts PB Section 8Washington4 km

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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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.