How many low income apartments are in Bristol, VA?

HUD administrative data tracks 16 subsidized properties in Bristol with approximately 1,084 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bristol?

Tenant-paid rents in Bristol's assisted buildings typically range from about $185 to $393 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Bristol?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Bristol?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bristol city: about $818/mo for one-bedroom and $1,044/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bristol, VA

There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bristol with roughly 1,084 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $185 to $393 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

1,084

subsidized units

$289

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Bristol

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bristol

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Leisure Park Towers PB Section 8	150	$393	—
Rice Terrace Public Housing	136	$246	18 mo
Springdale Village PB Section 8	136	$240	—
Woodlands at Bristol LIHTCPB Section 8	136	—	—
Jones Manor Public Housing	100	$292	15 mo
Ridgecrest Town LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Eastridge Apts PB Section 8	65	$197	—
Johnson Ct Public Housing	60	$185	12 mo
The Village at Oakview LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Douglas School LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—
Mosby Homes Public Housing	40	$355	19 mo
Harbor Landing LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Thomas Jefferson Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Village at Oakview Public Housing	16	$211	3 mo
Sunhouse Group Home PB Section 8	12	—	—
Sapling Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Bristol (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Leisure Park Towers PB Section 8	150	$393	—
Springdale Village PB Section 8	136	$240	—
Woodlands at Bristol LIHTCPB Section 8	136	—	—
Ridgecrest Town LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Eastridge Apts PB Section 8	65	$197	—
The Village at Oakview LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Douglas School LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—
Harbor Landing LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Thomas Jefferson Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Sunhouse Group Home PB Section 8	12	—	—
Sapling Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	10	—	—

Public housing developments in Bristol

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rice Terrace Public Housing	136	$246	18 mo
Jones Manor Public Housing	100	$292	15 mo
Johnson Ct Public Housing	60	$185	12 mo
Mosby Homes Public Housing	40	$355	19 mo
Village at Oakview Public Housing	16	$211	3 mo

Voucher rent limits: Bristol city Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bristol city: studio $720, 1-BR $818, 2-BR $1,044, 3-BR $1,338, 4-BR $1,464.

Full FMR table for Bristol city →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bristol

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.