St. James Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Alexandria, VA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

St. James Plaza is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Alexandria, VA with 93 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

93
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address5140 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units93
Placed in service2018

How to apply at St. James Plaza

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 5140 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Alexandria

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Oakview Gardens Sec I PB Section 8Falls Church0.8 km
Oakview Gardens Ii PB Section 8Falls Church0.8 km
Scattered Sites Public HousingAlexandria0.8 km
Grandview LIHTCPB Section 8Falls Church1.1 km
Columbia Hills West LIHTCPB Section 8Arlington1.1 km
Spire LIHTCPB Section 8Alexandria1.1 km
Columbia Grove LIHTCPB Section 8Arlington1.4 km
Arlington Mill LIHTCPB Section 8Arlington1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does St. James Plaza have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at St. James Plaza?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at St. James Plaza?
Contact the management office at 5140 Fillmore Avenue 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.