Whippoorwill Hills Public Housing Gate City, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whippoorwill Hills is a Public Housing community in Gate City, VA with 111 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $292/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
111
total units
93%
occupancy
$292
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 W Jackson St, Gate City, VA 24251 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,571/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,093/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 59% |
How to apply at Whippoorwill Hills
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 325 W Jackson St, Gate City; 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 (~$292/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gate City
- Clinch View Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Manor §202 Senior | Kingsport | 6.7 km |
| Allen Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kingsport | 7.8 km |
| Walker Rosa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kingsport | 7.8 km |
| Providence Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kingsport | 7.8 km |
| Kingsport Residential Developm §811 | Kingsport | 7.8 km |
| Derwood Fourplex LIHTC | Kingsport | 7.8 km |
| Finley Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kingsport | 7.9 km |
| Forest Ridge Manor §202 Senior | Kingsport | 8.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gate City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whippoorwill Hills 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 Whippoorwill Hills?
Residents report average rents near $292/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 Whippoorwill Hills?
Contact the management office at 325 W Jackson St in Gate City. 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.