Schooner Cove Public Housing Chesapeake, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Schooner Cove is a Public Housing community in Chesapeake, VA with 24 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $655/month on average.
24
total units
96%
occupancy
$655
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4169 Holly Cove Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23321 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,530/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,002/yr |
| People per unit | 3.6 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 48% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
How to apply at Schooner Cove
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 4169 Holly Cove Dr, 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 (~$655/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chesapeake
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commons at Greenwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.7 km |
| Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2 km |
| Portsmouth Estates LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Belle Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Ross Court Gh §811 | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 5 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 5.5 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chesapeake
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Schooner Cove 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 Schooner Cove?
Residents report average rents near $655/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 Schooner Cove?
Contact the management office at 4169 Holly Cove Dr 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.