Heritage at Old Town PB Section 8 Alexandria, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Heritage at Old Town is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Alexandria, VA with 140 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $503/month on average.
140
total units
75%
occupancy
$503
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,353/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,438/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 60% |
How to apply at Heritage at Old Town
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 500 S Alfred St, Alexandria; 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 (~$503/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wingate Towers & Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 4 km |
| South Capitol Multifamily Bldg. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 4.7 km |
| Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arlington | 4.7 km |
| Apex West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arlington | 4.7 km |
| Apex East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arlington | 4.7 km |
| Crescent Park Village LIHTC | Washington | 4.7 km |
| Fields of Old Town LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alexandria | 4.7 km |
| Livingston Place at Southern Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Heritage at Old Town 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 Heritage at Old Town?
Residents report average rents near $503/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 Heritage at Old Town?
Contact the management office at 500 S Alfred St in Alexandria. 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.