Forest Cove Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 Chesapeake, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Cove Apts I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chesapeake, VA with 100 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $291/month on average.
100
total units
90%
occupancy
$291
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) |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $12,232/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,355/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Forest Cove Apts I
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; 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 (~$291/mo average here).
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- Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Broadlawn Park Public Housing
- Arbors at Western Branch LIHTC
- Sherbrooke Apts LIHTC
- Chesapeake Crossing Seniors I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diggs Prk Public Housing | Norfolk | 1.4 km |
| Oakleaf Park Public Housing | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Retreat at Harbor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Diggs Town I LIHTC | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Crosswinds Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 2.5 km |
| Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 2.8 km |
| Bainbridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 2.8 km |
| Campostella at Clairmont I LIHTC | Norfolk | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Cove Apts I 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 Forest Cove Apts I?
Residents report average rents near $291/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 Forest Cove Apts I?
Contact the management office in Chesapeake. 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.