Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chesapeake, VA
There are 47 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chesapeake with roughly 4,888 assisted units — including 34 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 37 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $288 to $655 per month. Median reported wait: about 43 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Chesapeake
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chesapeake
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 320 | — | — |
| Waverton Place Chesapeake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 304 | — | — |
| Arbor Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Rivers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Broadlawn Park Public Housing | 170 | $407 | 40 mo |
| Arbors at Western Branch LIHTC | 163 | — | — |
| Sherbrooke Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Chesapeake Crossing Seniors I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 159 | — | — |
| Woodbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Cambridge Square Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $399 | — |
| Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| Campostella Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Catalina Crossing LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Landmark Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Taylor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Dominion Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Crosswinds Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Acorn Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
| Commons at Churchland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Thrive LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Commons at Chesapeake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Forest Cove Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $291 | — |
| Forest Cove Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $288 | — |
| Forest Cove Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $299 | — |
| Cottages at Great Bridge I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Hunters Point Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | $297 | — |
| Bainbridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | $406 | — |
| Greenbrier Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Governor's Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Mill Creek I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Heron's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Westbridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Owens Village Public Housing | 55 | $390 | 46 mo |
| Cypress Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Mill Creek Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Oakdale Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Kemet House PB Section 8 | 38 | $363 | — |
| Cottages at Great Bridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Canterbury Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Hunters Point Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $335 | — |
| Schooner Cove Public Housing | 24 | $655 | — |
| The Sanderling §811 | 19 | $333 | — |
| Faye St Gh §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Normandy Court Gh §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Haverford Home §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Wingfield Gh §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chesapeake (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 320 | — | — |
| Waverton Place Chesapeake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 304 | — | — |
| Arbor Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Rivers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Chesapeake Crossing Seniors I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 159 | — | — |
| Woodbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Cambridge Square Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $399 | — |
| Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| Campostella Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Landmark Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Taylor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Dominion Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Crosswinds Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Acorn Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Chesapeake
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlawn Park Public Housing | 170 | $407 | 40 mo |
| Owens Village Public Housing | 55 | $390 | 46 mo |
| Schooner Cove Public Housing | 24 | $655 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chesapeake
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors at Western Branch LIHTC | 163 | — | — |
| Sherbrooke Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Catalina Crossing LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Thrive LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Mill Creek Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Chesapeake city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chesapeake city: studio $1,492, 1-BR $1,512, 2-BR $1,713, 3-BR $2,376, 4-BR $2,797.
Full FMR table for Chesapeake city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chesapeake
- 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
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
- Woodbridge, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.