Harrison School PB Section 8 Roanoke, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harrison School is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roanoke, VA with 28 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $301/month on average.
28
total units
79%
occupancy
$301
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 523 Harrison Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,469/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,812/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Harrison School
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 523 Harrison 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 (~$301/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke at Home LIHTC | Roanoke | 0.8 km |
| Afton Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Stepping Stone LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Hurt Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.7 km |
| Terrace South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.8 km |
| Morningside Manor Public Housing | Roanoke | 2.8 km |
| Terrace North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.8 km |
| Shenandoah Village LIHTC | Roanoke | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harrison School have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Harrison School?
Residents report average rents near $301/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 Harrison School?
Contact the management office at 523 Harrison 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.