Dearington Hills Public Housing Lynchburg, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dearington Hills is a Public Housing community in Lynchburg, VA with 100 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
100
total units
96%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Chambers St, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,378/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,093/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Dearington Hills
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 401 Chambers St, Lynchburg; 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 (~$421/mo average here).
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- Vistas at Dreaming Creek LIHTCPB Section 8
- Deerwood/ Quail Ridge LIHTC
- Wesley LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mill Woods Apts PB Section 8
- Brookside Public Housing
- Birchwood Apartments Public Housing
- Hillcrest Elderly PB Section 8
- Jefferson House Senior LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 0.8 km |
| College Hill Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 0.8 km |
| Victoria Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 0.8 km |
| Armstrong Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 1.1 km |
| College Hill Townhouses PB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 1.4 km |
| Lynchburg High Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 1.4 km |
| The Meadows PB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 1.4 km |
| Shalom Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lynchburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dearington Hills have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Dearington Hills?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 Dearington Hills?
Contact the management office at 401 Chambers St in Lynchburg. 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.