How many low income apartments are in Chester, VA?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Chester with approximately 877 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Chester?

Most assisted households in Chester pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Chester?

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 Chester?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Chesterfield County: about $1,507/mo for one-bedroom and $1,655/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chester, VA

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chester with roughly 877 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

877

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Chester

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chester

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Grand Oaks LIHTC	216	—	—
Grand Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	184	—	—
Chester Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8	163	—	—
Arbor Lake LIHTCPB Section 8	126	—	—
Iron Bridge Road LIHTC	80	—	—
Broadwater Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	73	—	—
Grand Oaks Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Terjo Lane Group Home §811	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Chester (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
Grand Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	184	—	—
Chester Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8	163	—	—
Arbor Lake LIHTCPB Section 8	126	—	—
Broadwater Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	73	—	—
Grand Oaks Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chester

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
Grand Oaks LIHTC	216	—	—
Iron Bridge Road LIHTC	80	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Chesterfield County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chesterfield County: studio $1,442, 1-BR $1,507, 2-BR $1,655, 3-BR $2,072, 4-BR $2,553.

Full FMR table for Chesterfield County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Chester

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.