How many low income apartments are in Fairfax, VA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Fairfax with approximately 633 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fairfax?

Tenant-paid rents in Fairfax's assisted buildings typically range from about $390 to $731 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 Fairfax?

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 Fairfax?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Fairfax County: about $1,502/mo for one-bedroom and $1,697/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fairfax, VA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fairfax with roughly 633 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $390 to $731 per month.

assisted properties

633

subsidized units

$561

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fairfax

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fairfax

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Yorkville Cooperative PB Section 8	236	$731	—
Residences at Government Center I LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
Residences at Government Center Ii LIHTC	120	—	—
Olley Glen LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Wesley Agape House, Inc. §811	12	$390	—
West Wood Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—
Pathway Visions, Inc. §811	8	—	—
Cla Homes Ii, Corp. §811	7	—	—
Pathway Options, Inc. §811	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Fairfax (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
Yorkville Cooperative PB Section 8	236	$731	—
Residences at Government Center I LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
Olley Glen LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
West Wood Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fairfax

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
Residences at Government Center Ii LIHTC	120	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Fairfax County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Fairfax County: studio $1,469, 1-BR $1,502, 2-BR $1,697, 3-BR $2,188, 4-BR $2,577.

Full FMR table for Fairfax County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fairfax

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.