Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Charlottesville, VA
There are 37 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Charlottesville with roughly 2,171 assisted units — including 25 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 24 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $648 per month. Median reported wait: about 43 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Charlottesville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Charlottesville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearthwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Mallside Forest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Wilton Farm LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Rio Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | — | — |
| Westhaven Public Housing | 126 | $463 | 43 mo |
| Midway Manor PB Section 8 | 98 | $423 | — |
| Woods Edge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Brookdale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Park's Edge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Friendship Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $418 | — |
| Park View at South Pantops LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Treesdale Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Timberland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 62 | $401 | 30 mo |
| Crossings at Fourth & Pre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Carlton Views I LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Crescent Halls Phase 1 Public Housing | 53 | $293 | 55 mo |
| Monticello Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Carlton Views Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Kindlewood Phase 1 PB Section 8 | 46 | $500 | — |
| Carlton Views Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $433 | — |
| Mews on Little High Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Carlton Neighborhood Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Timberlake Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 19 | $648 | 32 mo |
| Virnita Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Ephphatha Village PB Section 8 | 14 | $333 | — |
| South First St Phase I Public Housing | 13 | $302 | 92 mo |
| Short 18th Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| 1316 Early St LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Wiseman House, Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Carlton Avenue Group Home §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Grady Manor Group Home §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Monticello Manor §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Spruce Manor Housing §811 | 4 | — | — |
| 221 Ninth Street S W LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Charlottesville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearthwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Mallside Forest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Wilton Farm LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Rio Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | — | — |
| Midway Manor PB Section 8 | 98 | $423 | — |
| Woods Edge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Brookdale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Park's Edge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Friendship Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $418 | — |
| Park View at South Pantops LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Treesdale Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Timberland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Crossings at Fourth & Pre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Monticello Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Carlton Views Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Charlottesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhaven Public Housing | 126 | $463 | 43 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 62 | $401 | 30 mo |
| Crescent Halls Phase 1 Public Housing | 53 | $293 | 55 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 19 | $648 | 32 mo |
| South First St Phase I Public Housing | 13 | $302 | 92 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Charlottesville
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Views I LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| 1316 Early St LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Charlottesville city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Charlottesville city: studio $1,421, 1-BR $1,602, 2-BR $1,824, 3-BR $2,218, 4-BR $2,731.
Full FMR table for Charlottesville city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Charlottesville
- 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
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.