James River Flats PB Section 8 Newport News, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James River Flats is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newport News, VA with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $328/month on average.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$328
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Shelter Cir, Newport News, VA 23608 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,866/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,069/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at James River Flats
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 400 Shelter Cir, Newport News; 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 (~$328/mo average here).
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- Mariners Landing LIHTC
- Aqueduct Apts Public Housing
- Soundview Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stuart Gardens I PB Section 8
- Woodview LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stuart Gardens Ii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kate's Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 0.8 km |
| King's Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 1.4 km |
| Waverton Place at Ashton Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2 km |
| Cypress Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.4 km |
| Checed Warwick Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.4 km |
| New Phoenix Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.5 km |
| Lexington Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 4.4 km |
| Forrest Pines Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 4.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James River Flats 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 James River Flats?
Residents report average rents near $328/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 James River Flats?
Contact the management office at 400 Shelter Cir in Newport News. 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.