How many low income apartments are in Christiansburg, VA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Christiansburg with approximately 560 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Christiansburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Christiansburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $341 to $407 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 Christiansburg?

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 Christiansburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Montgomery County: about $993/mo for one-bedroom and $1,271/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Christiansburg, VA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Christiansburg with roughly 560 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $341 to $407 per month.

assisted properties

560

subsidized units

$374

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Christiansburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Christiansburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Christiansburg Bluff PB Section 8	119	$374	—
Linden Green LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Linden Green Aka Old Farm Village I PB Section 8	84	$341	—
Forest Hills at Belview LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Smokey Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Huckleberry Court Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Melinda'smelody §202 Senior	48	$407	—
Henley Place LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—
Hunting Hills LIHTC	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Christiansburg (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
Christiansburg Bluff PB Section 8	119	$374	—
Linden Green LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Linden Green Aka Old Farm Village I PB Section 8	84	$341	—
Forest Hills at Belview LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Smokey Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Huckleberry Court Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Henley Place LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Christiansburg

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
Hunting Hills LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $910, 1-BR $993, 2-BR $1,271, 3-BR $1,706, 4-BR $2,132.

Full FMR table for Montgomery County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Christiansburg

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.