Spring Gardens PB Section 8 Alexandria, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spring Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Alexandria, VA with 207 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $596/month on average.
207
total units
93%
occupancy
$596
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7975 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,892/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,234/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Spring Gardens
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 7975 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria; 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 (~$596/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alexandria | 0.8 km |
| Mt Vernon House PB Section 8 | Alexandria | 0.8 km |
| Gum Springs Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alexandria | 0.8 km |
| Murraygate Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alexandria | 1.4 km |
| Tavenner Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alexandria | 2.2 km |
| Hartwood Group Homes PB Section 8 | Alexandria | 4.2 km |
| Manchester I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alexandria | 5.5 km |
| Manchester Lakes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alexandria | 5.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spring Gardens 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 Spring Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $596/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 Spring Gardens?
Contact the management office at 7975 Richmond Hwy in Alexandria. 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.