The Russell House PB Section 8 Virginia Beach, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Russell House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Virginia Beach, VA with 119 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $396/month on average.
119
total units
98%
occupancy
$396
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,037/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,883/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at The Russell House
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 900 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach; 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 (~$396/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Virginia Beach | 2 km |
| Silver Hill at Great Neck LIHTCPB Section 8 | Virginia Beach | 2.4 km |
| Friendship Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Virginia Beach | 3.4 km |
| Sea Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | Virginia Beach | 3.5 km |
| Seaside Harbor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Virginia Beach | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Russell House 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 The Russell House?
Residents report average rents near $396/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 The Russell House?
Contact the management office at 900 First Colonial Rd in Virginia Beach. 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.