Lincoln Terrace Public Housing Roanoke, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Terrace is a Public Housing community in Roanoke, VA with 164 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $427/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
164
total units
98%
occupancy
$427
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1734 Dunbar St NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,430/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,359/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Lincoln Terrace
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1734 Dunbar St 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 (~$427/mo average here).
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- Lansdowne Prk Public Housing
- Ashton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts PB Section 8
- Melrose Towers Public Housing
- Brittany Apts LIHTC
- Hunt Manor Public Housing
- Peters Creek I + Ii LIHTC
- Indian Rock Village Public Housing
- Jamestown Place Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mccray Court Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Harrison School PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Park Street Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Gilmer Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Roanoke at Home LIHTC | Roanoke | 2 km |
| Elm Manor Homes PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.2 km |
| Clarendon Court LIHTC | Roanoke | 2.4 km |
| Morningside Manor Public Housing | Roanoke | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roanoke
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Terrace have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Lincoln Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $427/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 Lincoln Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1734 Dunbar St 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.