Owens Village Public Housing Chesapeake, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Owens Village is a Public Housing community in Chesapeake, VA with 55 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 46 months.
55
total units
96%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
46 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 600A Geneva Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23323 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,632/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,375/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
How to apply at Owens Village
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 600A Geneva Ave, Chesapeake; 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 (~$390/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chesapeake
- Maplewood LIHTCPB Section 8
- Waverton Place Chesapeake LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arbor Glen LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rivers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Broadlawn Park Public Housing
- Arbors at Western Branch LIHTC
- Sherbrooke Apts LIHTC
- Chesapeake Crossing Seniors I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive LIHTC | Chesapeake | 1.1 km |
| Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.2 km |
| Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 3.4 km |
| Woodland Street §811 | Portsmouth | 3.4 km |
| Mill Creek I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 3.7 km |
| Mill Creek Ii LIHTC | Chesapeake | 3.7 km |
| Ross Court Gh §811 | Portsmouth | 4 km |
| Biltmore Commons LIHTC | Portsmouth | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chesapeake
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Owens Village 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 Owens Village?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 Owens Village?
Contact the management office at 600A Geneva Ave in Chesapeake. 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.