Lafayette House PB Section 8 Petersburg, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lafayette House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Petersburg, VA with 100 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $335/month on average.
100
total units
91%
occupancy
$335
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 S Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,312/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,366/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Lafayette House
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 214 S Sycamore St, Petersburg; 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 (~$335/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windy Ridge LIHTC | Petersburg | 0.8 km |
| Landmark Apartments PB Section 8 | Petersburg | 0.8 km |
| Claiborne Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Petersburg | 0.8 km |
| Henry Williams LIHTCPB Section 8 | Petersburg | 0.8 km |
| Jefferson Scott Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Petersburg | 1.1 km |
| Wythe Row Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Petersburg | 1.1 km |
| Washington Columns LIHTCPB Section 8 | Petersburg | 1.4 km |
| Pin Oaks Public Housing | Petersburg | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lafayette House 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 Lafayette House?
Residents report average rents near $335/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 Lafayette House?
Contact the management office at 214 S Sycamore St in Petersburg. 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.