Ferncliff South LIHTCPB Section 8 Roanoke, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ferncliff South is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roanoke, VA with 84 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average.
84
total units
89%
occupancy
$300
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 | 3666 Ferncliff Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,394/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,000/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Ferncliff South
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 3666 Ferncliff Ave NW, Roanoke; 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 (~$300/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferncliff North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 0.8 km |
| Ferncliff Apts PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 0.8 km |
| Westwood Village PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
| Westwood Village Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
| Shenandoah Village LIHTC | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
| Village in Roanoke LIHTC | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
| Blue Ridge Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
| Oak Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roanoke
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ferncliff South 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 Ferncliff South?
Residents report average rents near $300/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 Ferncliff South?
Contact the management office at 3666 Ferncliff Ave NW in Roanoke. 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.