Westhaven Public Housing Charlottesville, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westhaven is a Public Housing community in Charlottesville, VA with 126 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $463/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 43 months.
126
total units
87%
occupancy
$463
avg resident rent
43 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 802 Hardy Dr Apt A, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,294/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,152/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Westhaven
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 802 Hardy Dr Apt A, Charlottesville; 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 (~$463/mo average here).
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- Wilton Farm LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rio Hill LIHTCPB Section 8
- Midway Manor PB Section 8
- Woods Edge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookdale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park's Edge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Friendship Court LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park View at South Pantops LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Halls Phase 1 Public Housing | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| Kindlewood Phase 1 PB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| Monticello Manor §811 | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| Blue Ridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
| Virnita Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
| Ephphatha Village PB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
| Grady Manor Group Home §811 | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charlottesville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westhaven have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Westhaven?
Residents report average rents near $463/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 Westhaven?
Contact the management office at 802 Hardy Dr Apt A in Charlottesville. 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.