Diggs Prk Public Housing Norfolk, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Diggs Prk is a Public Housing community in Norfolk, VA with 101 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
101
total units
93%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1758 Vernon Dr, Norfolk, VA 23523 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,370/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,600/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Diggs Prk
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 1758 Vernon Dr, Norfolk; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
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- Mariners Watch LIHTCPB Section 8
- Calvert Public Housing
- Arbor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grandy Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mission College I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oakleaf Park Public Housing
- Retreat at Harbor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Braywood Manor PB Section 8
- Diggs Town I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.4 km |
| Campostella Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.4 km |
| Landmark Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.4 km |
| Forest Cove Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.4 km |
| Forest Cove Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.4 km |
| Sumler Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2 km |
| Broadlawn Park Public Housing | Chesapeake | 2.2 km |
| Waverton Place Chesapeake LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Norfolk
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Diggs Prk 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 Diggs Prk?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Diggs Prk?
Contact the management office at 1758 Vernon Dr in Norfolk. 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.