Waters at James Rivers PB Section 8 Lynchburg, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Waters at James Rivers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lynchburg, VA with 276 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $225/month on average.
276
total units
78%
occupancy
$225
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 Greenfield Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,287/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,801/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Waters at James Rivers
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 808 Greenfield Dr, Lynchburg; 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 (~$225/mo average here).
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- Wesley LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mill Woods Apts PB Section 8
- Brookside Public Housing
- Birchwood Apartments Public Housing
- Hillcrest Elderly PB Section 8
- Jefferson House Senior LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dearington Hills Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 1.4 km |
| Jobbers Overall LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 2 km |
| Kemper Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 2 km |
| Gateway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 2.4 km |
| College Hill Townhouses PB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 2.8 km |
| Lynchburg High Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 2.8 km |
| Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 2.8 km |
| Shalom Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynchburg | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Waters at James Rivers 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 Waters at James Rivers?
Residents report average rents near $225/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 Waters at James Rivers?
Contact the management office at 808 Greenfield Dr in Lynchburg. 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.