Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clifton Forge, VA
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clifton Forge with roughly 279 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $194 to $371 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Clifton Forge
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clifton Forge
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview at Scott Hill PB Section 8 | 94 | $371 | — |
| Clifton Woods Apts PB Section 8 | 66 | $341 | — |
| Mountain View Apts PB Section 8 | 54 | $194 | — |
| Ridgeview at Scott Hill Apts. PB Section 8 | 45 | $365 | — |
| Alleghany Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Clifton Forge (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview at Scott Hill PB Section 8 | 94 | $371 | — |
| Clifton Woods Apts PB Section 8 | 66 | $341 | — |
| Mountain View Apts PB Section 8 | 54 | $194 | — |
| Ridgeview at Scott Hill Apts. PB Section 8 | 45 | $365 | — |
| Alleghany Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Alleghany County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Alleghany County: studio $773, 1-BR $778, 2-BR $914, 3-BR $1,259, 4-BR $1,358.
Full FMR table for Alleghany County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Clifton Forge
- 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.