Washington Columns LIHTCPB Section 8 Petersburg, VA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Washington Columns is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Petersburg, VA with 26 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

26
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address647 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units26
Placed in service2002

How to apply at Washington Columns

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 647 W Washington St, Petersburg; 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 Petersburg

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Sycamore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8Petersburg0.8 km
Wythe Row Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8Petersburg0.8 km
Riverview LIHTCPB Section 8Colonial Heights1.1 km
Landmark Apartments PB Section 8Petersburg1.1 km
Claiborne Square LIHTCPB Section 8Petersburg1.1 km
Henry Williams LIHTCPB Section 8Petersburg1.1 km
Bolling Park LIHTCPB Section 8Petersburg1.4 km
Windy Ridge LIHTCPetersburg2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Washington Columns 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 Washington Columns?
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 Washington Columns?
Contact the management office at 647 W Washington St in Petersburg. 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.